Staff Engineering Systems Test

Northrop Grumman•Edwards AFB, CA

2d•$116,000 - $241,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Flight Test Air Vehicle Manager to join its Test and Evaluation organization in Edwards AFB, California. The selected candidate will co-lead a team of approximately 60 engineers, managers, and technicians on a large emerging aircraft test program. The role ensures maintenance, modification, configuration, inspection, and test actions are completed in support of program goals. It involves collaboration with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed execution plans, promote integrated problem-solving, and support extensive executive-level interaction. The manager will maintain resource forecasts and achieve cost and schedule performance goals for assigned aircraft. The role also drives a strong safety culture, manages risk to safeguard people and property, and ensures disciplined execution and compliance with applicable procedures, including DCMA Instruction 8210. The candidate must be willing to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet program schedules and objectives, and to work various shifts based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree and 9 years of related professional or military experience, or a master's degree and 7 years of related professional or military experience.
U.S. citizenship.
Active DoD Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Willingness to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
Willingness to work various shifts based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of combined aviation maintenance or manufacturing experience.
Experience with Earned Value Management.
Experience in a developmental or operational test maintenance environment.
Experience in a U.S. Air Force Combined Test Force.
Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight.
Extensive aircraft maintenance experience.
Strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Co-lead a team of engineers, managers, and technicians supporting a large emerging aircraft test program.
Ensure maintenance, modification, configuration, inspection, and test actions are completed to support program goals.
Collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed execution plans.
Drive an integrated team approach to problem-solving and support executive-level interactions.
Maintain resource forecasts and achieve cost and schedule performance goals for assigned aircraft.
Promote a strong safety culture, manage risk, and safeguard people and property.
Drive disciplined execution and process rigor to ensure compliance with applicable procedures, including DCMA Instruction 8210.
Work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as required to meet program schedule and objectives.
Work assigned shifts according to business needs, which may include first or second shift schedules on weekdays or weekends.