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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal/Sr Principal Systems Test Conductor - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $84,700.0 - $127,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Databases, Microsoft Office, Test Data, SC Clearance, Integration Tests - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9018775/principalsr-principal-systems-test-conductor ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 3 or more years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with a minimum of 1 year(s) of relevant work experience - Related experience could include but not limited to developmental test experience, flight test, avionics, and/or aviation experience. - Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical issues (written and verbal) - Experience in researching technical issues through engineering drawing/schematic/specification review, database records queries, and theory of operation. - Ability to create test work orders/instructions - Ability to traverse aircraft and operate in flightline/hangar environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE. - Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S 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., Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; OR a Master's Degree with 6 or more years of relevant work experience; OR a PhD with a minimum of 4 year(s) of relevant work experience - Related experience could include but not limited to developmental test experience, flight test, avionics, and/or aviation experience. - Ability to understand and effectively communicate technical issues (written and verbal) - Experience in researching technical issues through engineering drawing/schematic/specification review, database records queries, and theory of operation. - Ability to create test work orders/instructions - Ability to traverse aircraft and operate in flightline/hangar environment to include: tooling, stands, ladders, steps etc. while wearing appropriate PPE. - Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S 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. Preferred Qualifications (Both Levels): - Previous experience with aircraft systems testing, B-2 experience preferred. - Experience reading and working to Air Force Technical Orders - Experience with aircraft data analysis, using OGP (On Board Test System Ground Processor) - Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office Tools. - Documented experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. ## Description Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and operations teams to determine modifications impact and aircraft retest requirements. - Interpret system schematics and specifications to determine aircraft system performance requirements. - Develop integrated test plans/procedures and schedules for post modification aircraft regression and system tests. - Organize and lead test planning and readiness reviews. - Act as test conductor, directing technicians and cockpit operators during aircraft testing. - Review aircraft system level data to evaluate performance requirements. - Conduct and contribute to pre and post test data analysis to identify anomalies. - Troubleshoot system anomalies and direct technicians actions required to identify defects to correct modification installation issues. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)