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

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Flight Test Technician 3/4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be supporting our Manufacturing and Production Organization located on site in Melbourne, FL. The selected candidate will be assigned as a flight test technician which is a 100% on-site role at Melbourne, FL. Job Responsibilities: Performs developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks in a field of specialization; electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation. Instructs, coordinates and performs the duties / functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment. Determines the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation systems. Performs testing, rework and repair in various fields of specialization. Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions. Works from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents on aircraft electrical / electronic, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulics, power plant, structures or instrumentation systems. Performs drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating and other associated duties as assigned. Performs electrical, mechanical or instrumentation maintenance, repair and testing in support of specific flight test projects. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices or systems. Performs modifications and adjustments as necessary. Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material and product. Checks work for completeness and accuracy. Performs Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability. May be required to work in other fields incidental to, and in connection with completion of assignment. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. We offer a 9/80 shift structure with every Friday off working 6am-4:30pm, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. This Requisition may be filled as a level 3 or level 4 based on the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications Level 3: High School diploma or GED and 4 years of maintenance in aerospace, military, manufacturing. Airframe & Powerplant License. Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc. Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead. Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment. Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business. Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Basic Qualifications Level 4: High School diploma or GED and 6 years of maintenance in aerospace, military, manufacturing. Airframe & Powerplant License. Able to read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, technical manuals, written instructions, test procedures, etc. Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead. Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment. Ability to obtain and maintain Secret DoD Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as required by the business. Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Preferred Qualifications: Active Secret DoD Clearance last investigated within the last 5 1/2 years. Gulfstream maintenance experience. Aircraft structures experience. Avionics experience. Primary Level Salary Range: $57,500.00 - $95,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $68,300.00 - $113,900.00 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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