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Lab Operations Manager 2

In Person (Melbourne, Florida, United States of America)
Full Time
$135,100 – $202,700
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Location:
Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.


Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Lab Operations Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead a team of Lab Cognizant Engineers, Lab Designers, Cyber Engineers, Technicians and Software Engineers supporting the Systems Test team

  • Maintain smooth operation of multi-user System Integration Lab (SIL) environments.

  • Efficient communication and shared understanding among stakeholders regarding relationships between system requirements and the system being developed, through precise engineering artifacts and traceability of designs to requirements. 

  • Frequent contact with individuals from other departments, and/or outside organizations. 

  • Responsible for planning, executing and status programs to include technical performance. 

  • Responsible for looking across the organization for efficiencies including reduction of current plans while still meeting program needs.

  • Manage design, integration and implementation schedules of Hardware In The Loop (HITL) test benches.

  • Manage day to day schedule activities in System Integration Labs (SIL) and coordinate necessary troubleshooting when applicable.

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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional / military experience OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional / military experience

  • Must have a minimum of 3 years prior management/ leadership experience

  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government a government secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master Degree in STEM

  • Experience with T&E processes and procedures to support both management and engineering tasks at the Melbourne site

  • Automated Test Experience

  • Excellent organizational communications skills both verbal and written

  • Self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

  • Familiarity with current programs across NGC AS Sector

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