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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Manager Test Engineering 2 - Weapons Integration - R10215167

Edwards, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $220K/yr

9+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a pioneering company in aerospace and defense, seeking highly qualified flight test engineering leaders for their program at Edwards AFB, CA. The Weapons Integration Flight Test Engineering Manager will lead a team of system test engineers and oversee the planning and execution of flight test programs.

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

Lead and provide functional management for a team of approximately 10 system test engineers in the flight test discipline

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

Ensure thorough understanding of flight test safety planning, test operations, and test reporting

Qualification

Flight test engineeringFlight test planningLeadership experienceSystem test environmentEarned Value ManagementResource planningTeam buildingCommunication skills

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