CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Full-Scale Test (FST). This leadership role is in Palmdale, CA.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This is an individual contributor role that can be filled at either level.

This position is a dual-hat position that requires the candidate to perform Functional management activities (20) as well as program execution responsibilities (80).

The Test Engineering Manager will lead a team of FST Design, Test, and Electromechanical engineers. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with elevated expectations, be result oriented and be capable of overseeing multiple unique Test activities. The team designs test fixtures, coordinates their fabrication, and executes tests at our on-site Full Scale Structures Lab.

In the role, the individual is responsible for Staffing & Resource Management, encompassing day-to-day communications, personnel issue resolution, Mentorship & Development, Performance & Compensation Management, Process & Goal Alignment, Process Adherence and general oversight.

The ideal candidate will apply their test, electromechanical, and leadership skills in a dynamic environment. Qualified individuals will collaborate with various disciplines and all levels of personnel throughout full lifecycle of structural test, i.e: Test Planning, Hardware and Instrumentation design, procurement and/or manufacturing, Test set-up, Test Execution, Data Reduction and Test Report Preparation and presentation. Candidate must have Test experience and an extensive understanding of the hardware and methodology employed during a large variety of different testing environments and scenarios.

Selected Candidate must be able to work multiple shifts such as:

• 4x10A schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st or 2nd or 3rd shifts
• 4x10B schedule (Tue-Fri) 1st or 2nd or 3rd shifts 
• 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st or 2nd or 3rd shifts

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and prioritize tasks for 12–20 engineers to achieve project goals.
• Make high-impact decisions affecting organizational operations, credibility, and services.
• Analyzing complex problems and developing solutions.
• Create BOEs and manage budgets and schedule roadmaps effectively.
• Lead teams independently on requirements, procedures, and test standards.
• Lead or contribute to Design Reviews, Customer Briefings, and Budgeting Plans.
• Oversee requirements derivation, fixture design/procurement, integration, execution, and reporting.
• Manage state-of-the-art load control and data acquisition systems involving thousands of sensors and control channels.
• Author, review, and publish test procedures and requirement documents.
• Prepare technical review boards and secure stakeholder buy-in and approval.
• Interact frequently with Program Management, external suppliers, and government customers.
• Prep and coordinate technical review boards, working with stakeholders to gain buy-in and approval.

Lead post-test data evaluations to identify and resolve test anomalies.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 lab testing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience managing or coordinating a team of engineers.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with EVMS/CAM responsibilities.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain/maintain Program Access (PAR)
• Proficiency with GD&T and 2D/3D CAD Modeling

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years direct hands-on experience with test and mechanical design
• 5+ years of experience in GD&T, Model design and a user of CAD software (NX and/or CATIA)
• 5+ years of experience with Stress Analysis
• DoD TOP SECRET clearance and/or multiple SAP access
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills 
• Certified CAM training
• Experience with and understanding of the complete cradle-to-grave lab testing cycle and interfaces, as well as model design integration, wind tunnel data analytics and operations, and instrumentation system design and operations.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what youre looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.