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Maintenance Control Supervisor 4

Northrop Grumman

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Patuxent River, MD
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$106,800 - $160,200

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Maintenance Control Supervisor (MQ-4 Triton) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located aboard Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

A Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP)-based Maintenance Controller; directs a team of technicians executing all aircraft modifications, change incorporations, inspections, and maintenance to meet the objectives of the Triton Integrated Test Team.

Briefs system status and configuration as necessary, supports daily status meetings covering all current and upcoming events, leads the daily maintenance meeting, processes/tracks all system material requirements, interfaces with customer leadership/ flight test team members/corporate contacts concerning Triton maintenance activities. This role will require up to 25% Domestic and OCONUS travel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Interface with NGC and customer Flight Test Engineers, aircraft maintenance Technicians, US Navy service members, and Subsystem subject matter experts to sustain operations.
  • Primary interface between maintenance, design and flight test engineering.
  • Supervises operations during aircraft start-up/shut down for launch and recovery, conduct static ground tests, and troubleshooting.
  • Responsible for providing input to update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMS).
  • Reviews/provides input during engineering development and executes Detailed Test Requirements, Acceptance Test Procedures, and Ground Test Plans.
  • Oversees a team of maintenance technicians performing maintenance in accordance with IETMS and/or other engineering directives (TDs/ECRs/TEIs/AMRs/MAFs).
  • Perform a variety of Organizational / Depot-level maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
  • Develop general knowledge of all aircraft systems, to include field integration, troubleshooting, and repair of air vehicle systems at the customer location including operations on a flightline, or in a hangar.
  • Able to perform/support review and analysis of engineering schematics, supplier design data, support of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration on the Air Vehicle.


We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience.
  • Must have an active US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Must have the ability to obtain & maintain Us Government Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience with Aircraft Ground and Flight Test Operations.
  • Possess the capability and readiness to travel effectively supporting customer needs, management reviews, and demonstrating leadership as a technical expert on support trips worldwide.
  • Willingness and ability to support international, short-term or long-term, assignments.
  • Ability to pass a new hire physical if determined necessary by company standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communications skills, including the ability to brief test requirements to senior leadership.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current active in-scope Secret security clearance.
  • Previous Unmanned Air Vehicle system test or maintenance experience.
  • MQ-4C / Global Hawk maintenance experience.
  • Experience with aircraft systems testing and troubleshooting equipment. Previous Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OMMA) experience.
  • Previous Maintenance Control experience/ Safe for Flight authority.


Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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