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Boeing

Flight Test Lead

Berkeley, MO

Flight Test Lead Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Organization has a ... Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data * Lead test team training, track ...

Boeing

Flight Test Lead

Berkeley, MO

Flight Test Lead Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Organization has a ... Formulate expectations for test data based on historical data * Lead test team training, track ...

Eastern Airlines LLC

Flight Attendant

Kansas City, MO · On-site

General Eastern Air Express Flight Attendants are expected to maintain the ability to exhibit the ... Ability to pass drug and alcohol checks, pre-employment DOT drug test, and Criminal History Records ...

MORSE Corp

Flight Test Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

... with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of ... As Flight Test Engineer at MORSE, you are a critical member of the team taking vehicles from ...

Mach Industries

Flight Test Engineer

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$105K - $180K/yr

You will report directly to the head of flight ops and work with system engineering leads on ... history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you'd ...

KBR

Flight Operations Project Specialist

China Lake, CA · On-site

$51K - $60K/yr

Title: Flight Operations Project Specialist KBR's Mission Engineering Division delivers complex ... As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, KBR collaborates closely with ...

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To thrive at History Flight, you need a background in aviation history, historical research, and archival documentation, often supported by relevant degrees or experience in history or museum studies. Familiarity with research databases, digital archiving tools, and field survey technologies such as GPS or GIS is highly beneficial. Detail orientation, teamwork, and strong communication skills help you excel in both independent research and collaborative field projects. These competencies are essential for accurately preserving, interpreting, and presenting historical aviation records and sites.

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A History Flight job typically involves working with an organization dedicated to locating and recovering missing military personnel from past conflicts. Employees may participate in research, field excavations, forensic analysis, or administrative support. The work often requires travel, collaboration with government agencies, and expertise in archaeology, history, or forensic science. It can be physically demanding and emotionally rewarding, contributing to efforts that honor and bring closure to families of the fallen.

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Professionals at History Flight are typically involved in conducting research on historical aviation sites, documenting and preserving artifacts, and participating in field expeditions to recover and identify missing airmen from past conflicts. Day-to-day work may include archival research, cataloging and conserving artifacts, and collaborating with forensic experts and government agencies. Fieldwork can be both challenging and rewarding, often requiring travel and sometimes working in rugged outdoor environments. Teamwork is essential, as projects are usually carried out by interdisciplinary groups. Many find the role particularly fulfilling because it combines hands-on historical work with honoring the legacy of military personnel.

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Flight Test Engineer/ Principal Flight Test Engineer - Unmanned Air Vehicles

Flight Test Engineer/ Principal Flight Test Engineer - Unmanned Air Vehicles

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Patuxent River, MD • On-site

$103K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

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 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test Engineer/ Principal Flight Test Engineer - Unmanned Air Vehiclesto join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.
The MQ-4C Triton test team has an opening for an FTE to write test plans and conduct developmental ground and flight tests. Candidates must be willing to learn the role of flight test engineering and the requisite organizational support in executing flight test programs.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in all facets of flight test planning and execution in multiple areas including requirements development, test planning, test event preparation, and test coordination.
  • Planning the event (preparing flight profiles and test cards, etc.), briefing (pre/post), leading the event, and completing post event reporting such as a flash report.
  • Coordinate appropriate resources and assets for the event (aircrew, airspace, etc.) with the scheduling team in support of the test event.
  • Chase vehicle duties.
  • Obtaining an airfield driver's license and completing a qualification training plan.
  • Interface with the customer to assist in the development and modification of test plans as required to support test.

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.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
*Position may be filled at either level depending on qualifications below*
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
  • 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, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.

Basic Qualifications for Both Levels:
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to work plane-side both indoors and outside.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • SIGINT/ESM/RADAR/EO/IR fight test experience desired.
  • Experience in unmanned air vehicle flight test execution.
  • Previously qualified Test Conductor with control room experience.
  • Previous experience working in an Integrated Test Team.
  • Experience and working knowledge of NAVINST 3960 test planning process.
  • DOD Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and retain a Special Access Program clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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.
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About Northrop Grumman

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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