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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

Sentinel - Flight & Ground Test Manager 3 (4589-3) - R10214241

Beale Air Force Base, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $255K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company that offers opportunities to work on revolutionary systems. They are seeking a Flight & Ground Test Manager to lead a diverse team of engineers and technicians in the flight testing of the Sentinel missile weapon system, ensuring technical and programmatic execution of development tests and operations.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage and lead multiple campaign teams consisting of flight test engineers who perform system-level tests on the Sentinel Aerospace Vehicle and Launch Equipment

Lead or direct test operations to make missile launch equipment and air vehicle equipment ready for flight test, developing detailed test procedures, and conducting acceptance testing

Responsible for overseeing control account managers, statement of work mapping, contract compliance, company policy adherence, metrics collection, and reporting

Develop, perform, and document tests, including test planning, test conduct, data analysis and post-test results as part of the Flight Test Team

Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost, schedule, risk, and supportability/effectiveness analyses for systems

Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness and compliance of the test program

Verify specifications and designs through testing, test data processing, modeling and simulation and performance analysis

Support all phases of the system lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal

Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements

Create technical reports and present test and analysis results

Coordinate integrated testing activities working in a dynamic people-focused environment

Designing, build, procure, maintain, prepare, and/or use flight test infrastructure, support equipment, and missile weapon system hardware and software

Interface with internal and external customers

Qualification

Flight Test ExperienceProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipProgram ExecutionTest Telemetry KnowledgeICBM ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree with 6 years of related experience

US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification

2+ years of Flight Test Experience

Experience managing projects and the associated costs, schedules, and technical performance

Preferred

Experience managing groups of 10+ employees

Experience managing small - medium size teams

Active Top Secret Clearance granted within the last 6 years

Prior ICBM or missile/rocket flight test experience with a successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and cross-functional management experience

Possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills

Strong partnership/collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a team

Strong program technical leadership skills

Familiarity with processes and systems for test telemetry, system safety, and range safety

Strong program execution skills; Demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones

Ability to integrate, engage, and lead team to perform at top level of performance

Ability to leverage experience/background to bring alternative ideas/solutions to the team