Ground Test Engineering 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 Ground Test Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization on the Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. This leadership role is located in EAFB, CA.

The selected candidate will possess an extensive aviation test engineering background with strong technical and leadership skills. This position requires strong communication skills to support extensive executive-level interaction. They will collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed test plans and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving. A thorough understanding of flight test safety planning, test operations, and test reporting is required.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Lead and provide functional management for a team of 15-20 system test engineers & test conductors.

• Serve as the link between the Flight Test Maintenance Engineering team and the Flight Test Operations team

• Collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed test plans and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving.

• Responsible for developing resource forecasts and achieving cost and schedule performance goals for their team.

• Must be willing to work extended shifts and odd hours to support flight test execution objectives.

The standard shift for this position is on the 4/10 schedule.  Shift adjustments may be required with advanced notification.

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 of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR 5 years related experience with a PhD

• Experience in a test environment

• Must have prior management or supervisory experience

• Requires ability to work any shift

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into continuous evaluation)

• 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:

• Significant experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment

• Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force (CTF)

• Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight

• Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions 

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.