Test Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman

123d • $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 (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Test Engineering Manager 2 within Ground Operations. As a Ground Operations lead and Section Manager to lead our Air Vehicle team of approximately 16 qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. This position will be located at NAS (Naval Air Station) Patuxent River, MD. The Triton – MQ-4C ITT (Integrated Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman integrated test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested and evaluated in an efficient manner. The selected candidate will perform a variety of data collection and technical support services on the Triton Air vehicle ground operations; and support the research and procurement of MQ-4C unmanned air vehicle components in direct support of life cycle sustainment.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of relevant professional engineering / military experience OR 7 years relevant professional engineering / military experience with a Masters OR 4 years of relevant professional engineering / military experience with a PhD.
• Must have prior management or Leadership experience.
• Must have experience managing ground operations in a flight test environment.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into continuous evaluation) with ability to obtain and maintain active Top Secret clearance.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top-Secret clearance.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
• Experience with drafting Aircraft Modification Records (AMRs) in support of ITT aircraft configuration changes.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with NGAS and customer Flight Test Engineers, Flight Test Conductors, Flight Crews, Ground Operations Manager/Technicians, Aircraft test conductor (STEs).
• Ensure all issues, tasks and workload are communicated and coordinated within the ground operations team.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Review recommendations and system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Develop metrics and report status to leadership as required.
• Coordinate the Testing of new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Plan and execute hardware/software modifications to the MQ-4C as required.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Lead an integrated team as a manager, communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.
• Work in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Benefits

• 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