Staff Engineering Systems Test

Northrop Grumman; California; On-site; USD 116,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems at Edwards AFB, CA, seeks a Flight Test Air Vehicle Manager to co-lead a 60-person team ensuring maintenance, configuration, and test actions support a major aircraft program.

You will collaborate with government and contractor leaders to develop detailed execution plans, manage resources, and drive safety and schedule performance, including DCMA 8210 compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science plus 9 years of related experience OR Master’s plus 7 years.
• US Citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) within last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a team of ~60 engineers, managers and technicians for a large test program.
• Ensure maintenance, modification, configuration, inspection and test actions meet schedule.
• Collaborate with government and contractor leaders on detailed execution plans.
• Maintain resource forecasts and achieve cost and schedule performance goals.
• Drive safety culture and disciplined execution to comply with procedures including DCMA 8210.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Earned Value Management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

DCMA 8210 knowledge

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Flight Test Air Vehicle Manager to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization.This role is located in Edwards AFB, CA.

The selected candidate will co-lead a team of 60 engineers, managers and technician for a large emerging aircraft test program to ensure that all maintenance, modification, configuration, inspection, and test actions are completed to support program goals. Will collaborate with government and contractor leaders to support development of detailed execution plans and drive an integrated team approach to problem solving also supporting extensive executive-level interaction. This will be responsible for maintaining resource forecasts and achieving cost and schedule performance goals for their assigned aircraft. The will drive a strong safety culture to effectively manage risk and safeguard people and property. Additionally, this will drive disciplined execution and process rigor to ensure compliance with applicable procedures including DCMA Instruction 8210. Candidate must be willing to work extended shifts, weekends and holidays as required to meet program schedule and objectives.

As a candidate you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize 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 people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

The selected Candidate must be willing to work various shifts depending on the business needs: 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree and 9 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master’s degree AND 7 years of related professional/military experience
• US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
  

Preferred Qualifications :

• A minimum of 10 years of combined aviation maintenance or manufacturing experience
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience in a developmental/operational test maintenance environment
• Experience in a US Air Force Combined Test Force
• Experience leading an aircraft operation under DCMA Instruction 8210 oversight
• Demonstrated extensive aircraft maintenance experience
• Demonstrated strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $116,000.00 - $241,400.00

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.