Manager 2 of Test Engineering

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
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Job Summary:
The Manager Test Engineering 2 will lead a team of test engineers who support PS&C programs with a range of testing services.
Specific responsibilities include:

Managing Test Engineering team and support test area to ensure the Safety of all personnel, define test requirements (hardware, software, and facilities), generate test plans, assign resources, ensure work is scheduled and executed based on the competing priorities of concurrent programs, and troubleshoot and resolve faults/issues as required.
Manage Test Engineering support for environmental testing (temperature, humidity, shock, and vibe)
Manage Test Engineering support for integration and/or testing of components, sub-systems and systems
Interface and coordinate with external customers as needed for testing support and witnessing
Interface and coordinate with internal and external support staff to ensure Safety during test execution
Ensure the organization is providing adequate support to all PS&C programs
Establish and track overhead budgets
Lead, develop, and implement system and site improvements
Monitor, mentor, and coach employees to ensure they are meeting expectations
Provide formal feedback and development opportunities to employees
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least 8 years of experience
3-5 years of project, program, or people leadership experience
Strong leadership, influence, and project management skills
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Experience working with and managing production integration teams
Ability to establish schedules and work flows with the capability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project).
Strong mechanical skills and exposure to a manufacturing environment
Must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance (US Citizenship as a pre-requisite)
Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in environmental testing (temperature, humidity, shock, and vibe)
Prior experience managing technical professionals
Working knowledge of test sensors (accelerometers, load cells, pressure transducers, LVDT, etc.)
Working knowledge of NG Hazardous Operations Standard (HOPS) and DoD 4145.26
Active DoD Secret security clearance
This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor.
Salary Range: $149,400.00 - $224,000.00The 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.