Test & Evaluation Engineering Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Test & Evaluation Engineering Manager – Mgr Aeronautical Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This leadership role is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

This individual will be responsible for managing the team who will be developing, dry running, and executing automated and manual test procedures to verify software requirements. The selected candidate is responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance and must act with speed, guide others in producing quality work, be a champion of engagement, build team morale, be self-motivated, and have the ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions.  A successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and management/lead experience is required. 

Roles and Responsibilities will include:
•     Oversee the execution of IFC efforts in a highly dynamic lab environment.
•    Coordinating with EI&E department manager providing timely resource forecasts to ensure proper staffing is in place to execute the SOW(s)
•    Driving process rigor, ensure compliance to meet company, program, and security requirements
•    Managing cost, schedule, and technical performance across multiple program SOWs to include personnel resource planning
•    Manage a team of System Test engineers; providing System Test process guidance during all phases of integration, procedure development, dry runs and formal execution.
•    Work in a high energy environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
•    Lead System Test team in developing robust nominal & off-nominal software test procedures.
•    Work in Agile Scrum teams during all phases of Test.
•    Guide Test Lead in IFC execution and delegation of tasks.
•    Review System Test deliverables during procedure release cycles.
•    Prepare and brief burn up plans during all phases of Test, but especially during Formal execution.
•    Attend weekly IFC management and customer meetings, representing the System Test Software Engineering Lab (SEL) team.
•    Brief status at Lab Stand Up meetings, ensuring Program information is flowed down to all team members.
•    Collaborate with other disciplines, including but not limited to, IFC management, Systems Engineering, Mission Assurance, and Mission Systems to ensure that the System Test lifecycle is accomplished with high quality and efficiency.
•    Responsible for baselining each contract option year and time-phasing based on received Budget Advice and associated TAs.
•    Manage and report budget and schedule status for System Test appointed networks.
•    Support coordination and content for program monthly EAC reviews.
•    Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
•    Review Change Requests, as required, and provide impacts to IFC management
•    Manage asset utilization for IFC-specific asset, deconflicting between internal System Test and Lab Ops teams, Cyber, and MS IPT.
•    Manage material budget, working with the Lab Ops team to place timely orders and tracking procurement.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility.  There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.  Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience. 
•    Related experience includes professional and/or military experience to include a background in project management, engineering and test, IT and cyber controls, network architecture
•    Experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions, within cost and schedule constraints, across the test phase or various phases of the engineering lifecycle
•    Active USG Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
•    Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR).  This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
•    Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.
Preferred Qualifications
•    Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. 
•    Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance 
•    Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field
•    Experience working in hardware/software integration and test laboratories or field testing or data center style server rooms

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.

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: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.