Autonomous Platforms Test Lead (Lab & Flight)
Northrop Grumman
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Job summary
Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Staff Systems Test Engineer - ACP Test Lead to oversee test programs, including lab and flight testing, for autonomous platforms. This onsite role requires coordinating with multiple sites and leading test engineering staff without direct reports.
The ideal candidate has an engineering STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, CAM/EVM expertise, and an active Secret clearance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM field with 12+ years of related experience, or Master’s with 10+ years, or STEM PhD with 8+ years of related experience.
- Active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) with a background investigation within 6 years or in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance in a timely manner.
- Experience with CAM and Earned Value Management (EVM) processes.
- Understanding of program risk, opportunity, and issue management processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead test engineering activities across lab, ground, and flight testing.
- Plan staffing, execution, and reporting for test programs.
- Coordinate with multiple sites and maintain schedules, costs, and quality targets.
- Provide program leadership for test-site personnel and forecast resources.
- Communicate effectively in a matrix management environment.
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Job description
Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Staff Systems Test Engineer - ACP Test Lead to oversee test programs, including lab and flight testing, for autonomous platforms. This onsite role requires coordinating with multiple sites and leading test engineering staff without direct reports.
The ideal candidate has an engineering STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, CAM/EVM expertise, and an active Secret clearance.
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