Sentinel - Test Engineering Manager 2 - 20425

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in VSFB, CA is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 2 to lead a diverse team of flight test and field engineers preparing ICBM launch facilities for flight testing. The role requires DoD Secret clearance and a background in EVMS and test planning.

You will collaborate with internal teams and government partners to ensure facilities are operable and safe, while managing cost, schedule, and performance in a fast-paced program environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience, Master's Degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with EVMS systems.
• 1 year experience leading a technical team as a project or program manager and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Experience supporting US Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• Experience tracing test requirements to systems engineering framework.
• Experience writing test plans and procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a diverse team of flight test and field engineers for ICBM facilities.
• Oversee missile component movement, emplacement, site post-launch recovery, and next-launch prep.
• Lead test procedure development and ensure training and qualification.
• Oversee health and safety compliance across multiple sites.
• Ensure Launch Facilities and Centers are operable and safe for flight tests.
• Manage test and support equipment under configuration control.
• Collaborate with NG teams, suppliers, and government partners on Sentinel development.
• Plan ICBM flight test prep activities addressing cost, schedule, and performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

EVMS

Test Planning

Test Procedures

Flight Test

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 2. This position will be located in VSFB, CA and will support the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Grow, develop, and manage a diverse team of flight test and field engineers preparing ICBM launch facilities and launch centers for flight testing.
• Manage personnel conducting missile componentry movement and emplacement, site post-launch recovery and next launch preparation.
• Lead test procedure development and ensure employees are trained and qualified to perform those procedures.
• Oversee compliance with occupation health and safety for multiple job sites.
• Ensure Launch Facilities and Launch Centers are operable, safe, and able to support flight test operations.
• Manage test equipment, support equipment, and weapon system components under configuration control.
• Collaborate closely with other Northrop Grumman teams, our suppliers, and government partners on all aspects of Sentinel weapon system development.
• Plan and program ICBM flight test preparation activities addressing cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements in a fast-paced challenging environment.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience, Master's Degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with EVMS systems.
• 1 year experience leading a technical team as a project or program manager and/or driving performance against schedule.
• Experience supporting US Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
• Experience tracing test requirements to systems engineering framework.
• Experience writing test plans and procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in STEM field with 6 years of applicable test, ICBM, and/or management/leadership experience, or 4 years with a Master’s of Science degree in STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years experience working on developmental test teams.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher awarded or reviewed in the last 6 years.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experienced at briefing senior levels of management and customers.
• Experience leading large cross‑functional teams.
• Program planning experience.
• Experience working proposals or business development.
• Experience with formal design release processes.
• Experience with hardware integration and test.
• Experience developing and performing ICBM system maintenance or operations activities.
• Experience with missile component movements, heavy lift equipment, large missile handling equipment and vehicles.
• Experience with ICBM Launch Site and/or Launch Center development and maintenance.
• Knowledge of ICBM flight test preparation and test procedures.
• Experience with developmental flight test operations in the Aerospace Industry.
• Experience in the development of flight test plans and procedures for a rocket system.
• EVMS (Earned Value Management System) familiarity, especially experience as a CAM (Control Account Manager).
• Proficient in Agile Development practices and the use of applications such as Jira and Confluence.

Benefits:

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

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.