Manager Test Engineering 2- Air Vehicle Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 is seeking a highly experienced aircraft maintenance leader to serve as Flight Test Air Vehicle Maintenance Manager 2 for a large emerging aircraft test program. This leadership position is located at Edwards AFB, CA.

The selected candidate will lead a team of 60 engineers, managers and technicians to ensure that all maintenance, modification, configuration, inspection, and test actions are completed to support program goals. The successful candidate will possess an extensive aircraft maintenance background combined with strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills.

The Flight Test Maintenance Manager will collaborate with government and contractor leaders to support development of detailed execution plans and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving. This leader will be responsible for maintaining resource forecasts and achieving cost and schedule performance goals for their assigned aircraft. The Flight Test Maintenance Manager will drive a strong safety culture to effectively manage risk and safeguard people and property. Additionally, this leader will drive disciplined execution and process rigor to ensure compliance with applicable procedures including DCMA Instruction 8210.

This position will be 100% on-site at Edwards AFB, CA.

Candidate must be willing to work extended shifts, weekends and holidays as required to meet program schedule and 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aircraft maintenance OR a Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aircraft maintenance
• Must have prior leadership and/or management experience
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of combined aviation maintenance or manufacturing experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment
• Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force
• Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight

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 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.