SDS Director of Test Engineering - R10224611-2

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 176,100 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Director 1, Test Engineering in Colorado Springs. The role involves leading a test engineering team for critical defense and aerospace projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in STEM, 10 years of experience, and a Secret security clearance. You will develop testing strategies, manage teams across multiple locations, and ensure high-quality standards. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including relocation assistance and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• 5 years of experience leading functional or program test teams.
• Active Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing test engineering team.
• Develop and drive progress of Test Engineering goals.
• Ensure test engineering first time quality of products.

Skills

STEM expertise

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is looking for a Director 1, Test Engineering in our SDS Division. This leadership role is located in Roy, UT, Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s Sentinel, sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

The Test Engineering Functional Homeroom is responsible for development, career growth, and leadership of a multi-disciplined test engineering team as well as test process and governance, training content development, KPI metrics, and organizational infrastructure of the Test Directorate. This team is also responsible for enabling execution of test planning, test execution, and test reporting to include lab, ground, and flight testing; lab design and operations; test data and instrumentation, system integration, and verification testing in support of Integrated Functional Capability to support successful program execution. Testing occurs at Northrop Grumman, various supplier, and US Government facilities throughout the US.

As a senior leader, you act with integrity and the highest ethical standards in everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that personnel throughout the organization are engaged, motivated, and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

What You Will Get To Do

• Lead a high-performing test engineering team in test planning, integration, and execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting directly to the SDS Vice President of Engineering.
• Develop and foster Test Engineering vision aligned to overall division engineering vision of world-class engineering.
• Develop and drive progress of Test Engineering goals and milestones.
• Drive technical rigor, ownership, and accountability in Test Engineering products and execution.
• Lead a large team of cross discipline directors, managers, and professionals at various locations responsible for Test Engineering support of a portfolio of mission critical programs across all phases of EMD test (lab, ground, and flight) including instrumentation and test data collection.
• Responsible for establishing and directing the implementation of test engineering process and governance driving consistency across program/product teams at all locations and multiple subcontractor locations.
• Responsible for establishing and implementing test tools and automation to drive standardization and efficiency across the directorate.
• Responsible for developing training to ensure test teams are trained and capable of test execution.
• Participate in establishing and directing the implementation of model-based digital engineering processes used in the design and development of Test Engineering execution and test lab design at all levels of decomposition.
• Ensure test engineering first time quality of products, manage auditing, and oversight functions including metrics development and management.
• Interface closely with the product/program team leadership and implement test engineering priorities.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You'll Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and 10 year’s experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries
• Must have 5 years experience leading functional or program test teams
• Must have 5 years in a formal engineering management / technical leadership experience
• Active Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years with ability to obtain SAP access
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• 10 years experience in EMD test across lab, ground, and flight test and leading test campaigns.
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and DoD leadership personnel.
• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and applicable SAP accesses.

Primary Level Salary Range

$176,100.00 - $292,000.00

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.