Production Test Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

70d • $142,200 - $213,400

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 Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Production Test Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA. In this role, the manager will be responsible for program execution as well as people leadership. The candidate should have a desire to lead and value people. They must possess the “soft skills" necessary for personnel leadership and be ready and willing to continue refining and learning these skills. Team development and coaching is key to being a successful manager at Northrop Grumman. The selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift; 3x10 schedule Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
• Must have experience in a systems test environment.
• Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance with full investigation within the last 6 years.
• 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

• Significant experience in a production test environment.
• Experience leading teams.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions.
• Must have experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience in aircraft Maintenance Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10-20 production test engineers.
• Cross IPT coordination with many supporting organizations.
• Technical experience to lead their team to perform, solve complex issues, and knock down obstacles to allow their team to execute efficiently.
• Ensure that the team is developing and conducting safe and effective test procedures.
• Leading a team in the development and refinement of acceptance test procedures.
• Participate in and/or chair Post Test Data reviews.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Very friendly team environment.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree