Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer/ Sr. Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer to ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer/ Sr. Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer to ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test & Instrumentation Department ... Technical & Program Oversight • Provide engineering leadership oversight for technical execution ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test & Instrumentation Department ... Technical & Program Oversight • Provide engineering leadership oversight for technical execution ...
Flight Test Engineer 3
Tampa, FL · On-site
The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and ...
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Flight Test Engineer 3
Tampa, FL · On-site
The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and ...
Flight Test Engineer 3
Tampa, FL · On-site
The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and ...
Flight Test Engineer 3
Tampa, FL · On-site
The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and ...
Principal Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer to Lead our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test ...
Principal Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer to Lead our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test ...
Flight Test Engineer - UAS / Counter-UAS Systems Position Summary:OWT Global is seeking a highly ... Experience with telemetry systems, flight test instrumentation, and data collection architectures
Flight Test Engineer - UAS / Counter-UAS Systems Position Summary:OWT Global is seeking a highly ... Experience with telemetry systems, flight test instrumentation, and data collection architectures
Principal Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer to Lead our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test ...
Principal Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer to Lead our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test & Instrumentation Department ... Ensure consistent application of functional engineering processes, tools, and best practices in ...
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test & Instrumentation Department ... Ensure consistent application of functional engineering processes, tools, and best practices in ...
The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and ...
The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and ...
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Test and Instrumentation Technician
Jupiter, FL · On-site
$50/hr
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Jupiter, FL · On-site
$50/hr
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We are looking for a designer with a solid design and test background to manage a Melbourne Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering team. The individual will help lead a team of Engineers and ...
We are looking for a designer with a solid design and test background to manage a Melbourne Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering team. The individual will help lead a team of Engineers and ...
Principal Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design)
$122K - $184K/yr
Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation ... OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of ...
Principal Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design)
$122K - $184K/yr
Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation ... OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of ...
Principal Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design)
$122K - $184K/yr
Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation ... OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of ...
Principal Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design)
$122K - $184K/yr
Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation ... OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of ...
Principal Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design)
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$122K - $184K/yr
Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation ... OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of ...
Principal Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Instrumentation Subsystem Design)
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$122K - $184K/yr
Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation ... OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 1 year of ...
Systems/Test/Instrumentation Engineer Journeyman
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
$110K/yr
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Systems/Test/Instrumentation Engineer Journeyman
Orlando, FL · On-site +1
$110K/yr
Systems Engineer / Test Engineer / Instrumentation Engineer Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position: * The Systems Engineer / Test Engineer / Instrumentation Engineer ...
Systems/Test/Instrumentation Engineer Journeyman
Orlando, FL · On-site
$110K/yr
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Systems/Test/Instrumentation Engineer Journeyman
Orlando, FL · On-site
$110K/yr
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We are looking for a designer with a solid design and test background to manage a Melbourne Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering team. The individual will help lead a team of Engineers and ...
We are looking for a designer with a solid design and test background to manage a Melbourne Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering team. The individual will help lead a team of Engineers and ...
Senior Flight Test Engineer
$120K - $160K/yr
Position: Senior Flight Test Engineer Location: Eglin AFB, FL Position Description: DZYNE ... Research, select, and source instrumentation components as part of a test system or unit under test
Senior Flight Test Engineer
$120K - $160K/yr
Position: Senior Flight Test Engineer Location: Eglin AFB, FL Position Description: DZYNE ... Research, select, and source instrumentation components as part of a test system or unit under test
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Eglin, FL · On-site
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Flight Test Engineer (PL)
Eglin, FL · On-site
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2026 Associate Electromechanical Engineer/Electromechanical Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$79K - $118K/yr
Facilitate cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of flight test instrumentation ... Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering ...
2026 Associate Electromechanical Engineer/Electromechanical Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$79K - $118K/yr
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| Aspect | Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer | Flight Test Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Designing, installing, and maintaining instrumentation systems for flight testing | Planning, executing, and analyzing flight test programs |
| Required Skills | Instrumentation systems, data acquisition, troubleshooting | Test planning, flight operations, data analysis |
| Work Environment | Laboratories, aircraft, test ranges | Flight test aircraft, test facilities |
| Certifications | Often requires engineering degrees, instrumentation certifications | Engineering degrees, pilot licenses sometimes preferred |
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Sr Principal / Principal Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineer
Melbourne, FL
$128K - $157K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Life, PTO
Re-posted 21 days ago
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Job description
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer/ Sr. Principle Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization.
In this role you will be responsible for the design and integration of a full Flight Test Instrumentation system into a test air vehicle. Design areas will include data capture, system networking, system power supply/distribution, system command/control, and data telemetry via RF systems. You will be responsible for system requirements definition, electrical schematic design, cable assembly design, and equipment trade studies/selection. Duties will also include system operation documentation, equipment air worthiness certification, and regular interface with air vehicle system Responsible Engineers.
The selected candidate with have the technical and soft skills to support the team through all facets of the statement of work from Conceptual Layout Phase, Assembly Layout Phase, PDP Release, fabrication, installation and checkout, through First Flight. You must have strong adherence to PDP release efficiency and first-time quality design standards to support budget and schedule targets. Further, you will collaborate with subsystem responsible engineers, various IPTs, and design stakeholders to ensure PDPs meet requirements for each test article. You will be responsible for maintaining configuration management, engaging in program change boards, and supporting leadership in the identification of technical risks and opportunities.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other 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.
"This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below"
Basic Qualifications
" This requisition may be filled at either a Sr Principal or a Principal Electrical Design Engineer"
Basic Qualifications Principal Electrical Design Engineer:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 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).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Experience using AutoCad Electrical or Siemens Capital to create electrical schematics and cable assemblies
Experience integrating COTS/Custom flight hardware in either a lab or air vehicle environment
Familiarity with common MIL-STD documents such as MIL-STD-1560 & MIL-STD-810
Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Electrical Design Engineer:
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.
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Experience using AutoCad Electrical or Siemens Capital to create electrical schematics and cable assemblies
Experience integrating COTS/Custom flight hardware in either a lab or air vehicle environment
Familiarity with common MIL-STD documents such as MIL-STD-1560 & MIL-STD-810
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years of electrical engineering design experience in the test instrumentation discipline
Experience with air vehicle electrical system design
Experience with TTC/Curtiss Wright Data Acquisition Systems for Instrumentation
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
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Space research administration
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10,000+ Employees
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Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939