Sentinel - Command Systems Test Engineering Manager 2 (19166)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Utah; On-site; USD 126,600 - 189,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Command Systems Test Engineering Manager 2 to support the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role involves developing test solutions, planning and executing test plans, and coordinating across multiple engineering and test teams.

Relocation assistance may be available. The position emphasizes leadership of a diverse test organization, use of MBSE and DOORS, and collaboration with system and software engineers to ensure thorough verification and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with extensive related experience.
• Master's degree with related experience is a plus.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required, SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer contractual needs into test solutions within schedule and cost constraints.
• Direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Coordinate with SMEs, test teams, and stakeholders to define test objectives and risks.
• Support instrumentation requirements for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.
• Lead test activities to verify and validate requirements and deliverables.
• Mentor and lead a diverse team of test engineers across multiple Scrum teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

DOORS

MBSE

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Command Systems Test Engineering Manager 2. The role will support the Sentinel program, located in Roy, UT, and may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. The duties center on developing test solutions, planning and executing comprehensive test plans, and coordinating across multiple engineering and test teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop customer contractual needs and requirements into test solutions that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness of the test program.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts, Element Test teams, System Test teams, and other stakeholders to identify test objectives, test requirements, and risks.
• Support the development of instrumentation requirements for Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop testing.
• Identify test support requirements and coordinate with Design & Integration teams for budget and personnel needs.
• Oversee test activities in support of requirement verification and validation.
• Conduct daily briefings and approve test start for each test event, including approving breakout of configuration on the test floor.
• Conduct tabletop reviews and dry‑run test procedures with the test team prior to execution.
• Coordinate and conduct Technical and Safety Review Boards, and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Support customer Test Plan Working Groups and prepare Test Planning Team charters.
• Coordinate with the Quality organization for test support and review/approve major test amendments.
• Utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills to interface across all levels of employees and management.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to define test objectives and requirements for hardware‑in‑the‑loop lab activities.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for shaping, growing, and enabling the Command Systems business unit.
• Build and maintain a high‑performing team, implementing mentoring, succession, and development plans.
• Drive execution across a diverse, multidisciplinary team to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics.
• Lead with empathy and courage, instilling a culture of empowerment and accountability.
• Perform proactive risk and opportunity management, navigating setbacks and implementing recovery plans.
• Leverage leaders within the Command Systems BU to make timely decisions, advocate across stakeholder communities, and mitigate delays.
• Implement process improvements and strategic initiatives to maintain and increase execution velocity.

Technical Leadership

• Lead and manage a diverse group of test engineers across multiple Scrum teams.
• Provide functional management for a section of test engineers in accordance with the Sentinel SOW.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Navigate requirements in DOORS and apply Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE) with an understanding of DODAF and SysML.
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, procedures, or new test requirements.
• Plan, execute, and report on test, including integration support for system integration, regression, and verification/validation testing.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, and lab users to ensure test requirements are met.
• Develop and release engineering documentation and interface with software developers and systems engineers for verification.
• Prepare detailed test reports and support formal verification of the system.
• Perform product integration, regression, and verification testing, including checkout in system test labs.
• Plan and execute short‑ and long‑term integration of multiple concurrent baselines.

People Leadership & Development

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to ensure engineering projects meet performance objectives.
• Direct functional management of staff and provide clear direction.
• Support organizational engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree with 6 years of related experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• At least 3 years of experience in system integration and test planning, procedure development, execution, and test reporting.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and processes, requirements decomposition and allocation, and design and analysis.
• US Citizenship with an active Top‑Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years).
• At least 1 year of experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Current Sentinel Program access and experience leading a team or project.
• Familiarity with Atlassian applications JIRA and Confluence, experience navigating specifications and requirements in DOORS.
• Experience applying systems thinking and systems engineering best practices to engineering development programs.
• Previous experience standing up a lab environment/Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop test bed.
• Knowledge and experience using CAMEO and/or Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, CAM/EVMS.

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off with Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• 9/80 work schedule (nine‑hour days Monday‑Thursday with alternate Fridays off)

Salary Range

$126,600.00 – $189,800.00, contingent on experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potentially long‑term incentives for VP/Director levels.

EEO 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 Northrop Grumman EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Application Information

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