Staff Systems Test Lead – 9/80 Schedule, Lab/Flight Tests

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule with every other Fr

Learning opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Staff Systems Test Lead for the Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP) organization. The role is onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with support for ground and flight tests in Mojave, CA, and entails leading the Vanquish test program with lab, ground, and flight testing responsibilities.

The position requires a highly motivated individual with strong test operations experience, the ability to manage schedules and staffing, and the capacity to work in a

Qualifications

• Experience leading system test programs including lab, ground, and flight testing.
• Experience managing test schedules, risks, and staffing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify test program risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate ground test engineering and aircraft modifications.
• Interface with Rancho Bernardo, Space Park, El Segundo, and Mojave to meet cost and schedule.
• Provide program leadership for test site staff and forecast resources.
• Communicate effectively and lead test engineers in a matrix environment.
• Support extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

System test leadership

Team leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Staff Systems Test Lead for the Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP) organization. The role is onsite in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with support for ground and flight tests in Mojave, CA, and entails leading the Vanquish test program with lab, ground, and flight testing responsibilities.

The position requires a highly motivated individual with strong test operations experience, the ability to manage schedules and staffing, and the capacity to work in a