Test Engineering Manager: Special Equipment & FTB

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA seeks a Manager Test Engineering 2 to lead the STE/FTB program. The role is full-time and on-site, with occasional travel to support FTB operations and ranges.

You will manage the test equipment lifecycle for missile programs, drive engineering process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team-development capabilities demonstrated.
• Ability to manage test equipment lifecycle from requirements to disposal.
• Proven technical depth and strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Engineering Department of up to 15 engineers in STE development and sustainment.
• Coordinate R&D payload integration and flight-test profiles for data collection.
• Oversee test-bed equipment and manage collaboration with ranges and program teams.
• Develop budgets, participate in design reviews, and drive process improvements.
• Support proposal activities and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent

MS degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Northridge, CA seeks a Manager Test Engineering 2 to lead the STE/FTB program. The role is full-time and on-site, with occasional travel to support FTB operations and ranges.

You will manage the test equipment lifecycle for missile programs, drive engineering process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.