Hiring: Sr Principal Flight Test Systems Engineer Company: Northrop Grumman Location: Edwards, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 04:59:48 Target Skills & Keywords : Confluence, Integration Testing, Jira, Microsoft Office, SAP, Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Required Skills: •Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Flight Test Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. •The position will be in Edwards AFB. •Develop and publish Integrated Test Plans, detailed test plans, test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing. •Support test card development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel. Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings. Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. •Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required. •Selected Candidate must be able to work multiple shifts: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4X10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 2nd shift. 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st shift. •Basic Qualification For Staff Flight Test Engineer •A bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree). Qualifications: •Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders •8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience , OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience. Compensation: •$129,300 - $193,900 / year •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!