Manager Test Engineering 2 - Flight Sciences
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Engineering Manager 2 - Flight Test Organization (FTO) Sub-Systems 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 15-20 flight test engineers of all grade levels as well as provide programmatic leadership to this team throughout the flight test campaign. This position will specialize in the flight sciences disciplines which include flying qualities, loads, dynamics, flutter testing and propulsion systems. They will possess a strong flight test background in these disciplines with strong technical and leadership skills. The leader must have experience with test planning and flight test execution in these disciplines and test reporting. Clear and concise communication skills are a must. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR 5 years related experience with a PhD in a STEM discipline
- Experience in flight testing within the flight science disciplines
- Experience with Earned Value Management
- Must have an active U.S. government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force (CTF)
- Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight
- Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions
Responsibilities
- Lead and provide functional homeroom support as a section manager for a team of 15-20 flight test engineers.
- Provide programmatic leadership to the team throughout the flight test campaign.
- Specialize in flight sciences disciplines including flying qualities, loads, dynamics, flutter testing, and propulsion systems.
- Possess strong technical and leadership skills in flight sciences disciplines.
- Have experience with test planning and flight test execution in flight sciences disciplines.
- Have experience with test reporting.
- Act with integrity and highest ethical standards.
- Enable the team to achieve predictable and balanced results.
- Satisfy the needs of internal and external partners.
- Treat all people with respect.
- Model personal growth and continuous development.
- Build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
- Develop trusted and valued customer relationships.
- Communicate effectively so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.
- Deliver excellence.
- Strive for continuous improvement.
- Respond vigorously to change.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
