Test Pilot (Level 5) Palmdale, California JOB ID: 578828BR Locations: Palmdale, California COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, [redacted] is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security. To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all [redacted] employees including new hires. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID-19 Community Level at the specific work location. Description: [redacted] Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. [redacted] Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers\' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products. Tests aircraft to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability. Operates models of test aircraft during engineering flight tests, production acceptance, and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers. Coordinates flight operations efforts. Approves cockpit configuration. Attends System Change Control Board meetings to work through, provide pilot input and decision on opening or closure/solutions for SCRs. Must have excellent communication and inter-personal skills. **Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.** A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience. What’s In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • Medical • Dental • 401k • Paid time off • Work/life balance • Career development • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition Learn more about [redacted]’s comprehensive benefits package here. This position is in Palmdale, CA. EngineeringAeronautics Basic Qualifications: • Top Secret security clearance • Test Pilot School graduate or equivalent (as defined in DCMAINST 8210.1 series) • Class 2 (or class 1) FAA medical Desired Skills: • 4th or 5th Gen tactical jet aircraft operational experience. • Engineering Degree or science background. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: TS/SCI Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated [redacted] facility.Work Schedules: [redacted] supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week [redacted] is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Join us at [redacted], where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, [redacted]’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. [redacted] has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: YesCareer Area: Aeronautical Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First