Manager Test Engineering 2 - Flight Sciences

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 146,600 - 219,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus potential

Eligibility for overtime and shift differential

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Test Engineering Manager for the Flight Test Organization. You will lead a team of flight test engineers at Edwards AFB, specializing in flight sciences and responsible for managing flight test campaigns.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in flight testing, a relevant degree, and an active Secret clearance. This position includes competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 9 years of relevant professional/military experience with Bachelor’s in STEM, or 7 years with Master’s, or 5 years with PhD.
• Experience in flight testing within flight sciences disciplines.
• Active U.S. government Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of flight test engineers.
• Provide programmatic leadership during flight test campaigns.
• Plan and execute flight tests and report findings.
• Manage earned value and programmatic tracking.

Skills

Flight testing experience

Earned Value Management

Leadership

Communication of complex technical issues

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

PhD in a STEM discipline

Job description

Test Engineering Manager 2 – Flight Test Organization (FTO) Flight Sciences

Location: Edwards AFB, CA (100% on‑site)

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required (10% of the time). Clearance required: Secret.

Position Summary

Lead a team of 15‑20 flight test engineers across all grade levels, providing functional homeroom support and programmatic leadership throughout flight test campaigns. The role specializes in flight sciences disciplines, including flying qualities, loads, dynamics, flutter testing, and propulsion systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi‑grade team of flight test engineers.
• Provide functional homeroom support and programmatic leadership during flight test campaigns.
• Specialize in flight sciences disciplines such as flying qualities, loads, dynamics, flutter testing, and propulsion systems.
• Plan, execute, and report on flight tests, including test planning and test reporting.
• Manage earned value and programmatic tracking.
• Communicate complex technical issues and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to overtime, off‑shift work (nights and weekends) as required by the dynamic environment of flight testing.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of relevant professional/military experience, OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of relevant experience, OR 5 years of related experience with a PhD in a STEM discipline.
• Experience in flight testing within the flight science disciplines.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Must have an active U.S. government Secret clearance (or higher) with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period.
• U.S. Citizenship required for all positions with a government clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a U.S. Air Force Combined Test Force (CTF).
• Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues and solutions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $146,600.00 – $219,800.00 (general guideline; individual offers may vary).
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonus potential based on performance and company results.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.