Test & Evaluation Engineering Manager II (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Test & Evaluation Manager 2 to lead a 10-15 person section of engineers and managers. The role blends functional leadership with program duties, guiding agile processes and staff development across RAD programs.

Candidate will drive hiring, training, performance, and resource balance, while ensuring DoD testing standards, cloud and hybrid environments, and DoD compliance are met. Requires DoD Secret clearance and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in STEM with 9+ years combined technical/management experience, or Master’s with 7+ years.
• Experience with RF test equipment for system verification and validation.
• Experience generating test plans, procedures, and reports for DoD programs.
• Experience performing system verifications and validations for DoD programs.
• Experience in cloud-based, hybrid-cloud, on-premise, and virtualized environments.
• Experience leading an engineering team and Agile project management.
• Familiarity with MBSE (CAMEO) and DODAF 2.0; DoD Secret clearance or Continuous Evaluation.
• SAP/SAR experience and ability to obtain SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Lead a section of Test & Evaluation engineers (10-15 employees).
• Instruct, mentor and champion agile concepts and processes.
• Hire, develop, train, and retain section talent across programs.
• Provide leadership and manage employee performance and engagement.
• Oversee day-to-day operation, resource balancing, and issue resolution.
• Foster professional development and an inclusive, innovative culture.

Skills

Agile/Scrum Master

MBSE with Cameo

DODAF 2.0

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

RF test equipment

Test plans and reports

SAP access

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Test & Evaluation Manager 2 to lead a 10-15 person section of engineers and managers. The role blends functional leadership with program duties, guiding agile processes and staff development across RAD programs.

Candidate will drive hiring, training, performance, and resource balance, while ensuring DoD testing standards, cloud and hybrid environments, and DoD compliance are met. Requires DoD Secret clearance and strong leadership.