Flight Test Ops Manager – Aeronautical Eng Lead (25% Travel)

Northrop Grumman; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Saint Augustine, FL, is seeking a Section Manager for the Flight Test Operations team within the Test & Evaluation department. This leadership role combines oversight of complex test activities with cross-site collaboration across programs.

You will guide initial ground and flight test activities for aircraft and onboard systems, manage staffing and schedules, and interact with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team supervision experience.
• Technical oversight of complex flight/test programs.
• Ability to work across multiple programs/sites with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guide initial ground and flight test activities for aircraft and onboard systems.
• Manage staffing, schedules, and cross-functional coordination for test programs.

Skills

Leadership

Test Oversight

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Saint Augustine, FL, seeks a Section Manager for the Flight Test Operations team within the Test & Evaluation department. The role combines leadership, technical test oversight, and cross-functional collaboration across sites and programs.

You will guide initial ground and flight test activities for aircraft and onboard systems, manage staffing, and interact with customers and suppliers. A DoD secret clearance is required, with frequent travel and flexible work expectations.