Hardware Test Engineering Manager 2 - Dulles

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

64d

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering - Manager Level 1 to join our team in Dulles, VA to support our Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this role, you will oversee the Test Engineering organization at the Dulles, VA facility. You will apply your electrical test, troubleshooting, and leadership skills in a dynamic environment. You will collaborate with various disciplines, such as Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), Design Engineering and Manufacturing, and all levels of personnel throughout all phases of Avionics Testing (i.e., Test Planning, Test Documentation Preparation, Test Execution, Data Review and Test Report Preparation and Presentation). To be successful, you must be a motivated, driven individual with excellent communication skills and possess the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate the Dulles team of Test Engineers. You will need strong analytical and diagnostic skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6+ years of professional experience
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance
Experience in Hardware Design, Test/Troubleshooting
Ability to read and understand schematics for electronic equipment and electrical circuitry
Leadership or Management experience

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge and practical experience in leading a small team
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
Self-motivated and able to effectively work in small teams
Interface with CTE/ATE using LabVIEW, Test Stand and scripting software
Familiar with high speed serial interface protocol (TCPIP, SPACEWIRE, LVDS, RS422/485, 1553)
Grounding and signal preservation techniques
Skilled with Microsoft Office tools, Excel, and Power Point
Continuous improvement in areas of test fidelity and test yield
Able to execute non-standard scenarios within Automated Test Software and test applications
As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Design Engineer to ensure that performance requirements are well defined and understood to ensure successful EGSE development
Generate Test Plans and Test Procedures in the support of the EGSE design team in the HW and SW development to ensure Component Compliance to the test specifications
Help define EGSE Requirements and Implementation
Provide guidance and oversight, if not actually performing the test and debug of flight and non-flight Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and/or Box under test which requires experience in defining test parameters, interpreting test results, and analyzing test trends and provides leadership in the area of testing
Provide Problem Solving Expertise and capability to mentor the team in problem solving skill
Participate in Avionic MRR, PDR, CDR, TRR reviews as required
Support Failure Review Board (FRB)s, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, deep dives, and pre-milestone reviews
Supporting Functional initiatives and projects, which includes but is not limited to process improvements, corrective and preventive action implementation, and safety initiatives
Support Cross Functional, Cross Division, and Community of Practice collaborative efforts
Develop/Support business proposal efforts and cost estimates for the department
Report directly to the Electrical Vehicle Design Manager
Manage day-to-day Avionics test and troubleshooting activities for the Dulles facility
Help set Testing / Troubleshooting priorities as required
Facilitate daily Cross Program Coordination Meetings
Provide daily status, escalations & awareness to upper management
Reviewing Avionic card and/or Box performance during test and driving for continuous improvement
Participate in design reviews of CTE/ATE, with the emphasis of testability
Coordinate support plans for test activities
Provide inputs for Mid-Term and Year-End Performance Appraisals
Review and approve timesheets
Other duties as assigned