Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman•St. Augustine, FL

20d•$139,100 - $208,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Test & Evaluation department is looking for a Section Manager to lead the Flight Test Operations team. This position has both functional and technical responsibilities and is located in Saint Augustine, Florida. The selected individual must have the technical and soft skills to lead the Flight Test Operations team and guide them through all facets of testing, design, build-up and execution. Candidate must be able and willing to execute in a multifaceted role and be willing to collaborate with engineering, functional and business team members located in multiple sites and across the country. This position requires a broad skillset in the area of flight test operations and the associated environment. Excellent communication skills are a must. Below are some, but not all, of the responsibilities of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience.
Proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Knowledge of Aviation Safety Programs and processes
Active DoD Secret Clearance, in scope within the last 5 years with the ability to obtain special program access
Excellent communication skills
Capable of collaborating with a diverse team of managers, engineers, and technicians
Good understanding of the groups SOW
Capable of adjusting to and thriving in a fast paced, very fluid work environment
Willing and able to support extended shifts, weekends, holidays and occasional travel

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty
Two years of experience in lead or first-level manager role in a technical engineering capacity
Experience with weight and balance automated software system. (AWBS)
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System principles and processes; proficiency in Cost

Responsibilities

Coach and develop 10-15 team members including engineers and technicians
Provide the people, processes, and tools required to meet the current and future needs of the various assigned flight test programs.
Conduct employee performance evaluations and time card approvals
Perform workforce planning such as staffing, hiring, and onboarding
Execute special assignments in support of Program requests
Work with Human Resources to mediate and resolve personnel issues
Develop and improve personnel and organizational flight test operations skills
Work closely with the Department manager and fellow section managers to implement department initiatives
Provide direction and oversight for initial ground and flight test acceptance of aircraft and associated onboard systems
Track and/or manage projects
Forecast staffing and resource management
Collaborate with manufacturing team to work through and manage risks, issues and opportunities
Participate in various technical interchange discussions
Assign team members to develop and author acceptance test procedures and test reports
Facilitate and coordinate communications across sites, customers, vendors and suppliers
Assist in identifying and communicating changes, and updates to our statement of work (SOW)
Account Manager duties
Understanding of program risk, opportunity and issue management processes
Experience in direct communication with customer representatives (GFR&CFO)
Serve as the contractors requesting official, aviation safety official for the site
Serve as the liaison to the North Florida Regional Airport for aircraft operations