Manager Test Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 2 in San Diego, CA to lead engineering staff on manufacturability, test readiness, and producibility for radio systems. The role requires DoD Secret clearance and offers a day shift 9/80 schedule with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage schedules/costs, and ensure quality across programs while supporting manufacturing and test activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years engineering experience including 2 years leadership, or Master’s with 6 years plus 2 years leadership.
• Experience in a production environment with a primary focus on testability.
• Experience with cross-functional engagement and building relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight of engineering staff regarding manufacturing practices, test requirements, quality processes.
• Ensure processes and procedures comply with regulations and engineering specifications.
• Drive the team to support the production floor in a liaison role and perform root cause corrective action.
• Track department schedules and metrics to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Investigate and initiate corrective action to ensure product quality and conformance to design configuration.
• Plan manpower and perform quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff.
• Collaborate with a diverse group and act as the technical voice for Operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Production environment

Cross-functional engagement

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree

Tools

RF knowledge

VHDL

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 100% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future of producibility with quality and customer satisfaction. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for an Test Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in San Diego, CA.

The assignment includes responsibility for managing technical, schedule, cost, and resources across multiple programs and may include tooling development projects supporting manufacturing needs such as test readiness, producibility, and RF/digital testing for Radio Systems. Our work requires Secret Clearance.

What You'll Get To Do

• Provide technical leadership and oversight of engineering staff regarding manufacturing practices, test requirements, quality processes, and identify and resolve any manufacturability challenges that will impact producibility and quality.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations and engineering specifications.
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• Drive the team to support the production floor in a liaison role. These activities include answering assist calls from technicians, performing root cause corrective action, and be responsive to keep production moving
• Track department schedules, working to identify key parameters and metrics to increase efficiency and reduce program costs
• Investigate and initiate corrective action to ensure product quality; resolve quality issues that arise during the build process to ensure all parts conform to the design configuration.
• Plan manpower requirements, performing quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff
• They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work individually as well as collaborate with a diverse group of individuals, work tactically, but with an eye towards future strategy, and exhibit solid communication skills while acting as the technical representative voice for Operations

This position is for a day shift 9/80 schedule and may require off-hour support. Northrop Grumman offers a full suite of benefits including health, retirement, and wellness initiatives. We are regularly ranked as a top company for work life balance!

Basic Qualifications

• STEM Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of engineering experience including 2 years leadership experience OR Masters with 6 years of engineering experience including 2 years leadership experience; in lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of related experience may be considered including 2 years leadership experience.
• Experience with production environment primary focus on testability
• Experience with cross-functional engagement and building relationships with internal and external customers
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD security clearance
• Technical knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF), digital/analog electronic devices or VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
• Experience Engineering, Tooling, Production, Program Management and GSC Subcontracts Processes.
• Experienced in dynamic environments where there may be schedule changes, design changes and validation failures.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management (CAM)
• Demonstrated work experience leading diverse teams and building teams from the ground up
• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
• Demonstrated broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business and technical capabilities

What We Can Offer You –

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.