Test Engineering Manager 2 – FTO Sub-Systems

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Engineering Manager 2 - Flight Test Organization (FTO) Sub-Systems to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This leadership role is located in Edwards AFB, CA.

This selected candidate is expected to lead and provide functional homeroom support as a section manager for a team of 15-20 aircraft sub-system flight test engineers of all grade levels as well as provide programmatic leadership to this team throughout the flight test campaign. They will possess an extensive aircraft engineering and flight test background with strong technical and leadership skills. The leader must have experience with test planning, test execution in a flight test or lab environment and test reporting. They will be responsible for coordinating troubleshooting efforts on the test article and interfacing with the maintenance team.  Clear and concise communication skills are a must.

This position is 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA. Due to the dynamic environment of flight test, occasional overtime and off-shift work (nights/weekends) may be required.

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 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

• Experience in a flight test or lab environment

• Experience with Earned Value Management

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (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

• Significant experience with one or more mission system disciplines

• 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

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.