Manager, Integration & Test Engineering - Discipline Lead

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 152,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 25%

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks a Manager Integration and Test 3 to lead the discipline execution for Integration and Test Engineering. This role requires collaboration across Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software and Digital Engineering, and Hardware Engineering, with travel up to 25%.

The position reports to the Director of Engineering Discipline Execution and emphasizes building common tools, processes, and standards while aligning site-specific needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Integration and Test teams across the product development life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to champion change and drive competitive advantage.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Integration and Test engineering orgs across the sector operate with predictable, repeatable rigor.
• Analyze cross-site process differences and implement changes to achieve commonality.
• Define oversight methods (e.g., metrics) and drive program performance.
• Collaborate with engineering discipline teams to align strategy and execution.
• Lead geographically distributed teams and partner with cross-functional orgs to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Integration & Test

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace & defense

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Linthicum, MD seeks a Manager Integration and Test 3 to lead the discipline execution for Integration and Test Engineering. This role requires collaboration across Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Software and Digital Engineering, and Hardware Engineering, with travel up to 25%.

The position reports to the Director of Engineering Discipline Execution and emphasizes building common tools, processes, and standards while aligning site-specific needs.