Flight & Ground Test Deputy Manager Sentinel GBSD (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 175,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Flight and Ground Test Deputy Manager 3 to lead FGT activities at the Vandenberg SFB site on the Sentinel GBSD program. The role oversees data acquisition, instrumentation, launch site systems software, and multi-discipline teams.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, an advanced STEM degree or extensive IPT experience, and a strong track record in test planning, risk management, and program execution. Competitive relocation support is available.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance
• 8+ years IPT/program management for US Government contracts (or 6+ with MS)
• Experience with launch control center (LCC) or integrated hardware testing operations
• Ability to obtain SAP approval within a reasonable period
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills
• Experience with requirements verification and test planning in an MBSE environment

Responsibilities

• Deputy to Flight and Ground Test Director for Vandenberg Site Leader
• Oversee Launch Site Systems software, data acquisition, telemetry and range asset coordination
• Lead cross-functional team of engineers across multiple disciplines
• Plan and execute IFC flight test campaigns within budget and schedule constraints
• Manage EVMS, cost and schedule, and technical reviews with stakeholders
• Communicate progress to program management, customers and leadership

Skills

IPT experience

Program management

Leadership

Launch operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

Tools

Instrumentation & data acquisition

MBSE

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Flight and Ground Test Deputy Manager 3 to lead FGT activities at the Vandenberg SFB site on the Sentinel GBSD program. The role oversees data acquisition, instrumentation, launch site systems software, and multi-discipline teams.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance, an advanced STEM degree or extensive IPT experience, and a strong track record in test planning, risk management, and program execution. Competitive relocation support is available.