Sr Principal Pilot Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Responsibilities

• The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot will pilot an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during developmental test and operational flights. Remotely pilot vehicle to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability during engineering tests and flight test/demonstration support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers. Defines, plans, organizes, and executes complex
• flight programs and flight test events. Conducts briefings and debriefings, and coordinates with maintenance personnel to analyze and correct vehicle discrepancies. May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials or other personnel to exhibit vehicle performance, flying qualities and system capabilities. Must have an existing FAA Commercial Pilots Certificate (ASEL and/or AMEL) with an instrument rating.

Requirements

• 12 years of experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience OR a Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient using MS Office applications and have had experience using mission planning software such as Falcon View.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, 365 days a year.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Must meet medical requirements and vaccinations for worldwide travel.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Must be willing to accept customer furnished quarters for a period up to 90 days away from primary work location and comply with mobility requirements.
• Must have an FAA Commercial Pilots Certificate (ASEL and/or AMEL) and Instrument rating.
• Must have a minimum of 1000 hours of total documented time (airplane, helicopter, powered lift)
• Must be able to obtain a FAA 2nd Class Medical Certificate.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance and be willing to undergo a polygraph.
• Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access clearance within 365 days from submission.

Nice to have

• Aviation Instructor/Evaluator experience.
• Previous simulator instructor experience
• Familiar with aviation technical data and training development.
• A current SCI clearance and polygraph.
• Previous military pilot training (including Unmanned Pilots) strongly preferred.

Benefits

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• Primary Level Salary Range: $156,400.00 - $234,600.00The 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.