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 is seeking a highly qualified Test Engineering Manager 2 to lead the Flight Test Engineering Sub-Systems team on a program at Edwards AFB, CA.

This test engineering manager is expected to lead and provide functional homeroom support as a section manager for a team of 15-20 aircraft sub-system flight test engineers of all grade levels as well as provide programmatic leadership to this team throughout the flight test campaign.

The competitive candidate will possess an extensive aircraft engineering and flight test background with strong technical and leadership skills. The candidate must have experience with test planning, test execution in a flight test or lab environment and test reporting. Candidate will be responsible for coordinating troubleshooting efforts on the test article and interfacing with the maintenance team. Clear and concise communication skills are a must.

Due to the dynamic environment of flight test, occasional overtime and off-shift work (nights/weekends) may be required.

This position is 100 on-site at Edwards AFB, CA.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship

• A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree in Science,

Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (7 years w/ Masters)

• Active DoD Secret clearance

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

• Experience in a flight test or lab environment

• Experience with Earned Value Management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment
• Significant experience with subsystem disciplines (hydraulics, power, fuels, cooling, mechanisms, landing gear)

• Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force

• Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight

• Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions

 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 members, 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 products 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, 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.