Test Engineering Manager 2 - Program Support Training Manager (B-21 Raider Program)

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has a leadership opening for a Test Engineering Manager - Program Support Training to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA.

This position supports the B-21 Raider, the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft. When it comes to delivering America’s resolve, the Raider provides the Air Force with long range, high survivability, and mission payload flexibility. The B-21 Raider will be capable of penetrating the toughest defenses to deliver precision strikes anywhere in the world. The B-21 is the future of deterrence. Find out more here.

The selected manager will assist the Program Training Leads and Functional Homeroom Program Support Training Manager in the development and implementation of the overall Training System Courseware for the Test and Evaluation team.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the management of Test Program training courseware development and implementation

• Serve as the primary Test Program training interface with internal and external customers.

The selected leader should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. This leader must possess strong presentation and communication skills. The manager will be responsible for defining and implementing optimum support concepts that will ensure effective integration with program schedules and budgets.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree and 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

• Must have prior management/leadership experience.

• Must have experience in a system test environment.

• Must have experience with developing and implementing a training regimen in a large (i.e., > 300 heads) environment.

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years) and ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of combined aviation maintenance or manufacturing experience

• Significant experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment

• Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force

• Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight.

• Currently hold Special Program Access

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