Senior Integration & Test Manager - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons in Northridge, CA seeks an Integration & Test Engineering Manager 2 to lead a multi-disciplinary team in end-to-end system integration, verification, and validation. On-site role with DoD Secret clearance, coordinating with customers, suppliers, and program offices to deliver mission-critical hardware/software.

Responsibilities include defining test plans, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD/ITAR while driving continuous improvement and MBSE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years in defense or aerospace (Master's with 6+ years).
• 4+ years in a leadership role directing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration, verification, and validation of defense systems.
• Own integration schedule, critical path, risk mitigation across programs.
• Oversee test planning, equipment setup, and readiness reviews.
• Ensure MIL-STD, ITAR, and cybersecurity compliance and CAPA closure.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams for handoffs.
• Drive MBSE and automated test data initiatives for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Test & Evaluation

Agile development

Technical communication

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman Advanced Weapons in Northridge, CA seeks an Integration & Test Engineering Manager 2 to lead a multi-disciplinary team in end-to-end system integration, verification, and validation. On-site role with DoD Secret clearance, coordinating with customers, suppliers, and program offices to deliver mission-critical hardware/software.

Responsibilities include defining test plans, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD/ITAR while driving continuous improvement and MBSE