Manager Test Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman•Edwards AFB, CA

2d•$146,600 - $219,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector, Flight Test Operations team is seeking Manager Test Engineering 2 to join our team in Edwards, AFB, CA. The manager will lead planning and execution through first flight and the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development flight test program that will follow. This manager will lead and provide functional management for a team of test conductors and test directors in the Flight Test Operations team at the Combined Test Force. This position requires strong communication skills to support extensive executive-level interaction and will report to the Flight Test Senior Manager. This manager will collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed test plans and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving. A thorough understanding of flight test safety planning, test operations, and test reporting is required. This leader will be responsible for developing resource forecasts and achieving cost and schedule performance goals. This position will be located at Edwards AFB, CA with an expectation of 25% travel. Candidate must be willing to work extended shifts, weekends and holidays as required to meet program schedule and objectives.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional industry/military experience, OR a Master's degree of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional industry/military experience
Must have prior Manager or leadership experience
Must have aviation flight test experience
Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance with full investigation within the last 6 years
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Top Secret clearance
STEM Degree
Military flight experience, flight test operations
Experience leading a flight test operations team

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution through first flight and the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development flight test program.
Lead and provide functional management for a team of test conductors and test directors.
Collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed test plans.
Drive an integrated team approach to problem solving.
Develop resource forecasts.
Achieve cost and schedule performance goals.