Northrop Grumman Australia · 3 weeks ago
Specialty Test Engineering Manager 2
United States-California-El Segundo
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$161K/yr - $242K/yr
7+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking a Specialty Test Engineering Manager 2 to join their Test and Evaluation organization. This leadership role involves managing a team of engineers focused on wind tunnel model design and testing, while also overseeing various test activities across multiple programs.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a team of Wind Tunnel Model Design, Structural Test and Systems Test engineers
Perform Functional Homeroom (FHR) management activities and program responsibilities
Oversee multiple unique Test Set-up and Test Execution
Design models, coordinate their fabrication, and execute tests at on-site wind tunnels and specialty test facilities as well as offsite contractors or government-owned facilities
Collaborate with various disciplines and all levels of personnel throughout full lifecycle of Wind Tunnel and Specialty Testing, including Test Planning, Hardware and Instrumentation design, procurement and/or manufacturing, Test set-up, Test Execution, Data Reduction and Test Report Preparation and presentation
Manage day-to-day communications, personnel issue resolution, and general oversight
Qualification
Required
Must have a bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field AND 9 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience
Experience with wind tunnel model testing
Experience managing or leading an engineering team
Must have a have a current active DoD Secret Clearance to start
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Familiarity with EVMS and CAM responsibilities
Preferred
5+ years direct hands-on experience with test and mechanical design
Model design experience and a skilled user of CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks or CATIA
5+ years of experience with Stress Analysis
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills
Certified CAM training
Experience with and understanding of complete cradle-to-grave wind tunnel testing cycle, interfaces, and integrations from model design, wind tunnel data analytics and design, and instrumentation system designs
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase