Test Engineering & Operations Manager 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 has an opening for a Test Engineering & Operations Manager 2. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.

Test Engineering & Operations Manager responsible for all facets of Strike Systems Test engineering & operations, including staffing, planning, execution and reporting in multiple technology areas. This position requires a highly motivated and self-starting individual with relevant test operations experience, who will be willing to work additional assignments beyond the defined requirements of this position. This manager will lead and provide functional management for a team of 10-15 systems test engineers in a group of flight test disciplines. The candidate will possess an aviation engineering and flight test background with strong technical and leadership skills. This position requires strong communication skills to support wide-ranging executive-level interaction and reporting to the Test Senior Manager.

Typical duties include:

• Manage the daily test activities and personnel support, prioritize tasks and oversee the strategic long-term planning of test engineering & operations

• Manage the daily tasks of the assigned personnel, including Test Engineers, Systems Test Engineers, Operators and support personnel ​

• Manage the Test Engineering & Operations including budgets, personnel and resource scheduling as well as program de-confliction.

• Liaise with the Flight Test Center Functional Homeroom and the Government Flight Representative (GFR) as required for the statement of work

• Act as the Systems Integration, Test and Evaluation site lead during the execution of test operations

• Identify all risks, issues, and pressures and develop mitigation and closure plans.

The Selected Candidate must be willing to work any shift depending on the business need.
 

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
 

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR 5 years related experience with a PhD in a STEM discipline

• Must have prior management experience or experience leading a team 

• Must have flexibility to work additional flight assignments beyond the defined requirements of this position.

• Must have an active Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain an maintain a Top Secret Clearance as needed

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in science, technology, engineering or math.

• Experience in a developmental/operational test environment

• Experience in a Combined Test Force

Salary Range: $156,500.00 - $234,700.00

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.