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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Conductor/Principal Test Conductor-Active Secret Clearance - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, JIRA, Data Migration, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Data, Data Logging, DOORS (Software), SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Data Management - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9018770/test-conductorprincipal-test-conductor-active-secret-clearance ## About the Role * A Bachelor's of science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 2 years of of related engineering, professional or military experience or Masters in STEM and 0 years experience. * Experience in data recording tools such as DOORs, MBSE, JIRA. * Experience in flight test * Ability to lift and maneuver up to 20 lbs. * Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation. Basic Qualification for Principal Test Conductor: * A Bachelor's of science in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline and 5 years of of related engineering, professional or military experience or Masters in STEM and 3 years of related engineering, professional or military experience or PhD in STEM and 1 year of related engineering, professional or military experience . * Experience in data recording tools such as DOORs, MBSE, JIRA. * Experience in flight test * Ability to lift and maneuver up to 20 lbs. * Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation. Preferred Qualifications: * Developing system test requirements for subsystems and SRS/HRS specifications through use of MBSE tools & DOORS * In depth knowledge of or test experience, to include control room monitoring * Experience with guidance, navigation and control or flying qualities experience in a control room environment. * Prior experience working with IADS software * Familiar with Windows operating system such as Word and Excel * Windows file organization and data migration * Experience in testing and troubleshooting hardware and/or software * Experience in Hardware/Software Integration * Experience working within an Agile development environment * Experience as a Product Owner * Performs trade studies, engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation * Actively participate in the efforts associated with Agile development, including release planning, sprint planning, scrum and retrospective. * Working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions. * Prepare technical presentations for management and stakeholders and communicate clearly and effectively the technical approaches and findings ## Description Test conductors are to ensure engineering tests serve mission objectives and mechanisms are in place to execute the tests and are responsible for testing all customer samples. They have the responsibility to oversees the operational aspects of engineering tests and serves as liaison to program, system test engineering and lab operations. The selected candidate will manage schedules and prepare reports, in addition will assess anomalies and develop resolutions to documented procedures in conjunction with System Test and Quality Engineering. Typical responsibilities include, but not limited to: * Manage day to day lab operations. * Maintain communication and collaboration across engineering, program, and support teams. * Ensure adherence to scheduling priorities. * Address interface and functionality problems between software components and/or hardware * Ensure laboratory assets are maintained at readiness levels to prevent avoidable lab operation down time. * Providing laboratory support for integration testing * Supporting and hosting test planning working groups * Interfacing with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements * Reviewing and evaluating test requirements to ensure completeness of test program * Performing technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations * Supporting test card reviews in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel * Supporting test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings * Conducting and contributing to pre and post-test data analyses to support anomaly identification and resolution. Maintains metrics on status of testing and constraints * Generating metrics for leadership reviews * Working with Hot bench, Lab, and flight data management * This position requires outstanding written and oral communications skills. Individual will be required to serve as either a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, and test site team - contractor and customer. * Individual must be able to work under only general direction to determine and develop approaches to solutions; must be able to work both within a team environment and independently; must be self-motivated, thorough, and detailed; and must be willing to learn additional engineering discipline areas. * Extended Work Week, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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