Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$104k–$155k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Production Testing, Troubleshooting, Test Procedure Development, Test Readiness Reviews, Cross-functional Collaboration
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$147k–$220k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Test Engineering, Ground Operations, Staffing, Budget Management, Resource Scheduling
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$67k–$111k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Administrative Support, Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Expense Reporting, Microsoft Office
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$63k–$114k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolut…
Skills: Material Requirements Planning, Supply Chain Planning, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
MECHANIC JOB SUMMARY This role will be responsible for the maintenance and appearance of attractions. The Mechanic will assist with facilitating the repair and maintenance of attractions and any associated equipment. The…
Skills: Mechanical Repair, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Inventory Management, Technical Manual Interpretation
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$141k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolut…
Skills: Material Strategy, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Bill-of-Materials (BOM)
Edwards, California, United States · On-site
$67k–$132k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Aircrew Flight Equipment Maintenance, Life Support Systems, Ground Egress Training, Technical Orders Compliance, Equipment Inspection
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$239k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Industrial Security Management, Insider Threat Program Management, Counterintelligence, Security Investigations, Regulatory Compliance
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$150k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Manufacturing Leadership, Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, Tooling, Special Test Equipment, Personnel Management
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$83k–$155k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Flight Test Engineering, CNI System Testing, Test Planning, Data Analysis, Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS)
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$69k–$103k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Management, SAP, ASAP System
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$141k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolut…
Skills: Supply Chain Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), SAP, Material Strategy, Demand Prioritization
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$83k–$155k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Flight Test Engineering, CNI Systems, Test Planning, Data Analysis, Integrated Analysis & Data System
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Electronics Engineering, Test Automation, CI/CD, System Integration, Troubleshooting
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$142k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Electronics Engineering, Test Automation, CI/CD, System Integration, Troubleshooting
Edwards AFB, California, United States · On-site
$67k–$132k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Aircrew Flight Equipment Maintenance, Life Support Systems, Equipment Inspection, Ground Egress Training, Technical Orders Compliance
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$150k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Manufacturing Leadership, Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, Tooling Management, Special Test Equipment, Process Improvement
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$138k–$239k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Industrial Security Management, Insider Threat Program Management, Counterintelligence, Corporate Investigations, Risk Management
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$57k–$103k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Technical Support, Network Troubleshooting, PC Hardware Repair, ITIL, ITSM
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$57k–$103k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Technical Support, Network Troubleshooting, PC Hardware Repair, ITIL, ITSM
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Oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as a liaison between program, engineering, and line management. Responsibilities include conducting production testing, troubleshooting anomalies, and coordinating test schedules.
Requires a STEM degree with 4-8 years of experience depending on the degree level and an active US Government Secret clearance. Candidates must be able to obtain Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) clearances.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Conductor/Principal Test Conductor to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Palmdale, CA.
Exciting position offers the opportunity to ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests. Where you will oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as liaison to program, engineering and line management.
Conduct comprehensive production testing at various integration levels
Troubleshoot and resolve test anomalies efficiently
Update and refine test procedures to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Actively participate in Test Readiness Reviews and test-preparation briefings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless test progress
Coordinate test schedules with Managers, Operators, and Manufacturing Managers
Support overtime and adapt to off-hour schedules as needed
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.
Travel up to 25% may be required.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 4/10 work schedule with every Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 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.
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
SAP/PAR will be upgraded once selected candidate is in role. Therefore, candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain upgraded SAP/PAR.)
General knowledge of aviation systems
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to read/understand engineering blueprints/drawings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Experience testing RF, ethernet, and electrical cables
Experience with Teamcenter
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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Based on 292 listings with disclosed salaries, most engineering jobs in Palmdale, CA pay between $67k–$200k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 304 open engineering positions in Palmdale, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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