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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Manager Test Engineering 2 - Mission Systems - R10215164

Edwards, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $220K/yr

9+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a Mission Systems Flight Test Engineering Manager. The role involves leading a team of system test engineers, planning and executing flight test programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure safety and efficiency in test operations.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution through the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development flight test program

Provide functional management for a team of approximately 20 system test engineers

Collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed test plans and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving

Develop resource forecasts and achieve cost and schedule performance goals

Support extensive executive-level interaction and report to the System Ground and Flight Test Senior Manager

Thorough understanding of flight test safety planning, test operations, and test reporting

Qualification

Flight test engineeringFlight test planningLeadership experienceSystem test environmentResource planningCommunication skillsSafety planningTest operationsTest reportingTeam buildingPerformance managementEarned Value Management

Required

Must have 9 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (7 years w/ Masters)

Must have an active DoD Secret clearance with full investigation within the last 6 years

Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within reasonable time

Experience in a system test environment

Perform resource planning and staffing; staff development, including skills training and career support; performance management, including employee goal setting, performance reviews, and issues resolution

Knowledge of flight test planning, safety planning, test operations, and test reporting

Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions