Staff Engineering Systems Test
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Flight Test Air Vehicle Manager for 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 that maintenance, modification, configuration, inspection, and test actions are completed in support of program goals. The manager will collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed execution plans, promote integrated problem-solving, and support executive-level interactions. Responsibilities include maintaining resource forecasts, achieving cost and schedule goals for assigned aircraft, promoting a strong safety culture, managing risks, and ensuring disciplined execution and compliance with applicable procedures, including DCMA Instruction 8210. The position requires flexibility to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Available schedules depend on business needs and include 4x10 Monday–Thursday first or second shift, or 3x10 Friday–Sunday first or second shift. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active Secret clearance is required at the start, and the employee must be able to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related professional or military experience, or a master's degree and 10 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. and 8 years of related 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 a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Willingness to work extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Willingness to work various schedules based on business needs: 4x10 Monday–Thursday first or second shift, or 3x10 Friday–Sunday first or second shift.
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 approximately 60 engineers, managers, and technicians on an 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 and promote integrated problem-solving.
- Support extensive executive-level interaction.
- Maintain resource forecasts and achieve cost and schedule performance goals for assigned aircraft.
- Promote a strong safety culture and manage risk to safeguard people and property.
- Drive disciplined execution and process rigor, ensuring compliance with applicable procedures, including DCMA Instruction 8210.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Inclusive, family-oriented environment and work/life balance.
- Exceptional benefits, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- 9/80 schedule.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
