Special Test Equipment Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman•Plymouth, MN

6d•$153,800 - $230,800•Onsite

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. The Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) sector designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Are you ready to #definepossible in your next career growth opportunity as a Manager 2 of Special Test Equipment team. If so, Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Plymouth, MN may be the employer for you! Position Summary and Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of 8 to 12 engineers responsible for research, design, integration, and validation of Test Equipment and test processes for development and production programs covering several business units and sectors. Management responsibilities include technology development, talent development, staffing, workload planning, process improvement, capital and expense budgets, software tool planning and management, and accountability for team performance. The Special Test Equipment (STE) Manager will utilize their emotional intelligence to lead, coach, motivate and direct a high performing engineering team to accomplish project deliverables and strategic objectives, drive timely decision making, and maintain development and succession plans for team members. The STE Manager has full working knowledge of procedures and practices. Direct work involvement is required to oversee projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group. Responsible for the integration of the techniques of Design for Testability into all new products, as well as the product test strategy for the prototype builds and full-rate production. Initiate continuous improvement activities to create high quality and efficient processes. Support technology growth through identification of potential innovations, technology roadmap modifications, and proposal preparation. Increase the understanding and use of standardization to offer a higher return on investment (ROI). Present deliverables at program technical reviews, proposal reviews, or other technical meetings.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance after starting employment. (US Citizenship Required)
Bachelors degree in a STEM field & 8+ years of related experience, OR a Masters degree & 6 years of related experience
4+ years proven experience in Special Test Equipment (STE) related jobs linked to development and/or production testing using Automated Test Equipment (ATE), In-Circuit testing (ICT), and functional Design Validation Testing (DVT), circuit card level and fully assembled product testing.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading cross-functional technical teams. Demonstrated experience in leading personnel, including high performance and experienced engineers.
Experience in cost estimating task as well as authoring and approving Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for Proposals.
Multi-disciplinary engineering experience desired. Electrical, software, mechanical.
Familiarity or experience with development of test fixtures for products to simulate real world environments.

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Physics, Electrical or Computer Engineering, MS preferred.
Current & active DoD security clearance
Experience in military, space or medical product development, transition from Technology Development to Early Manufacturing Development (EMD), and Rate Production and product life-cycle engineering.
Advanced level of understanding in a specialized electrical engineering field or general understanding of several diverse electrical engineering disciplines.
LabVIEW and Test Stand programming experience. Object Oriented Programming (OOP) is a plus.
Knowledge in Electrical and Functional Testers with: Interfaces, Pneumatic Systems, Communication protocols, PXI and GPIB instruments test platforms.
Some experience in Project and Cost Account management techniques using Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
Familiarity or experience with RF and MMW radar testing processes
Demonstrated history of technical progression leading to engineering leadership position.
Experience with the design and developing PWB layouts is a plus.
Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) across all levels of the organization. Proven partnership/collaboration skills and ability to partner with cross disciplines.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 8 to 12 engineers responsible for research, design, integration, and validation of Test Equipment and test processes for development and production programs covering several business units and sectors.
Management responsibilities include technology development, talent development, staffing, workload planning, process improvement, capital and expense budgets, software tool planning and management, and accountability for team performance.
Utilize emotional intelligence to lead, coach, motivate and direct a high performing engineering team to accomplish project deliverables and strategic objectives, drive timely decision making, and maintain development and succession plans for team members.
Oversee projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group.
Responsible for the integration of the techniques of Design for Testability into all new products, as well as the product test strategy for the prototype builds and full-rate production.
Initiate continuous improvement activities to create high quality and efficient processes.
Support technology growth through identification of potential innovations, technology roadmap modifications, and proposal preparation.
Increase the understanding and use of standardization to offer a higher return on investment (ROI).
Present deliverables at program technical reviews, proposal reviews, or other technical meetings.