Northrop Grumman
The Senior Principal Ground Test Engineer leads the planning and execution of ground test events at Edwards AFB, collaborating with engineering teams to develop procedures and troubleshoot anomalies. This role serves as the operational link between maintenance, mission control, and pilots during launch and recovery operations. The position requires supporting active flight line testing, analyzing test data, and directing mixed teams of engineers and technicians.
Headquarters
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Company Size
10001+ employees
Founded
1939
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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