Test Engineering Manager 2 (FTO) Fusion Team Lead

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Engineering Manager 2 - Flight Test Organization (FTO) Fusion Team Lead 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 10-15 engineers as well as provide programmatic leadership to this team throughout the flight test campaign. The successful candidate will represent and lead the Engineering Fusion Team supporting the business area and ensuring proactive vertical and horizontal integration across the flight test team. The leader must have experience with test planning and flight test execution including flight test metrics. Clear and concise communication skills are a must along with strong leadership skills.

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.

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 in Engineering OR 7 years relevant professional/military experience in Engineering; 5 years with a PhD

• 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 prior leadership/management experience.

• 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:

• Experience in a flight test or lab environment

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)

• Demonstrated experience meeting customer needs, building strong relationships with strategic partners and guiding program teams and support functions to take action to satisfy customer expectations

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.