Flight Test Technician 3/4 (A&P Required)

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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 Technician 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Flight Operations Center of Technical Excellence for Test and Evaluation. This position will be located on site in Mojave, CA. The Flight Test Technician performs production and flight line testing and maintenance. Will support and perform flight operations including but not limited to pre and post flight inspections, refueling operations, aircraft towing and jacking. Can perform repairs, modifications, installations, and test mechanical systems. • Performs duties / functions of test personnel in area(s) of assignment. Determines and performs the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing critical components / systems working with engineering. • Performs testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization. Applies theories and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks. Works from electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders, engineering orders, schematics, block diagrams and other technical documents on mechanical, hydraulics, power plant, and/or structures. • Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary. • Performs mechanical maintenance, repair, testing and troubleshooting in support of specific test objectives. • Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex equipment, components, devices, or systems. • Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages to equipment, material, and product. • Checks work for completeness and accuracy. • Position requires ability to interpret and use drawings and engineering documents to repair, maintain, or modify complex systems. • Position may require domestic and international travel. • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends as required. • Must be willing to work utilizing A&P privileges in accordance with FAA regulations. • Must be willing to work utilizing IA (if applicable) in accordance with FAA regulations. • Strong communicative skills of professionalism and tact required with contact between NG support groups as well as outside customers and organizations with significant importance This position will support our 4/10 shift, primarily working first shift with occasional nights/weekend shift coverage, and ability to adjust shifts for business needs. We offer multiple shift options, 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 ei

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