Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Ground Test Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization on the STRIKE Flight Test Operations (FTO) team. This leadership role is located in EAFB, CA.

Primary job responsibilities:

• Lead and provide functional management for a team of 15-20 system test engineers & test conductors.
• Serve as the link between the Flight Test Maintenance Engineering team and the Flight Test Operations team
• Collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed test plans and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving.
• Responsible for developing resource forecasts and achieving cost and schedule performance goals for their team.
• Must be willing to work extended shifts and odd hours to support flight test execution objectives.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

The Selected Candidate must be willing to work any shift depending on the business needs:  4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in engineering, OR a Masters degree in a STEM Discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering OR 5 years with a PhD
• Must have experience in a system test environment.
• Must have previous leadership/management experience.
• Must have an Active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled (continuous evaluation).
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment
• Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force (CTF)
• Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions