Staff Systems Test Lead — Autonomous Flight Testing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Staff Systems Test Lead in Southern California to oversee the Vanquish test program, including lab, ground, and flight tests. The role requires coordinating with Rancho Bernardo, Space Park, El Segundo, and Mojave teams to ensure schedule and cost targets are met.

The candidate will lead test engineering staff, manage test requirements, and prepare reports while supporting occasional extended shifts and holidays to maintain program progress.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM with 12 years related professional/military experience, OR MS with 10 years, OR PhD with 8 years.
• Background in System Test, lab, ground/flight test.
• Experience leading projects or teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify test risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with ground test engineering and aircraft modifications.
• Interact with multiple sites to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Provide program leadership and resource forecasts.
• Lead test engineering personnel in a matrix environment.
• Support extended shifts and weekends as needed.

Skills

System Test

Project leadership

Risk management

Communication

Flexibility

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelors STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Staff Systems Test Lead in Southern California to oversee the Vanquish test program, including lab, ground, and flight tests. The role requires coordinating with Rancho Bernardo, Space Park, El Segundo, and Mojave teams to ensure schedule and cost targets are met.

The candidate will lead test engineering staff, manage test requirements, and prepare reports while supporting occasional extended shifts and holidays to maintain program progress.