Manager Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 146,600 - 219,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Production Test Engineering Manager. You will lead a team, manage test execution across multiple cost centers, and guide your team's career development. This role demands experience in aerospace, along with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM field.

You'll need active Secret clearance and proven leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary range from $146,600 to $219,800, along with health benefits and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of aerospace experience or Master's and 7 years.
• Active Secret US Government clearance required.
• Experience operating in the flight/production test environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production test team and manage test execution.
• Coordinate production test schedules across multiple cost centers.
• Support recruitment activities and provide career development recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

Engineering drawings

CPLM

Teamcenter

MES

Job description

Job Details

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required: Yes (Secret).

Travel required: Yes, 10% of the time.

Position Overview

Production Test Engineering Manager 2 – Palmdale, CA.

The selected candidate will lead the production test team, manage test execution for multiple cost centers, and provide career guidance to team members.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate with Test leadership to execute the production test schedule across multiple cost centers, including ATPs, regression testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and dynamic testing.
• Provide high‑level technical leadership and guidance to the team.
• Lead a team of up to 15 flight test technicians and test engineers to reach program milestones.
• Develop system test inputs for program planning and engineering strategies/execution objectives.
• Leverage support groups to assist the team with test execution.
• Support recruitment activities, including requisition creation, interviews, and job offer approvals.
• Provide career development recommendations, mentoring, and training plans based on individual and program needs.
• Utilize excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.

Shift Schedule

• 4x10 schedule (Mon‑Thurs) 1st shift
• 4x10 schedule (Mon‑Thurs) 2nd shift
• 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift
• 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related professional/military aerospace experience, OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of experience.
• Active Secret US Government clearance (background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) as required.
• Experience operating within the flight/production test or operations environment.
• Prior experience leading projects or teams.
• Experience with engineering drawings, CPLM, Teamcenter, MES, or other maintenance/database systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with in‑scope SAP.
• Experience with troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience operating under DCMA 8210 oversight.
• Experience with ground/flight test operations.
• Prior management experience.
• Experience in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary range: $146,600.00 – $219,800.00.
• Potential overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for senior positions.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off.
• 401(k) matching program.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions requiring a government clearance.