Sentinel - Test Engineering Manager 2 (15674)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 2. This position will be located in VSFB, CA and will support the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:

Grow, develop, and manage a diverse team of flight test and field engineers preparing ICBM launch facilities and launch centers for flight testing.

Manage personnel conducting missile componentry movement and emplacement, site post-launch recovery and next launch preparation.

Lead test procedure development and ensure employees are trained and qualified to perform those procedures

Oversee compliance with occupation health and safety for multiple job sites

Ensure Launch Facilities and Launch Centers are operable, safe, and able to support flight test operations

Manage test equipment, support equipment, and weapon system components under configuration control

Collaborate closely with other Northrop Grumman teams, our suppliers, and government partners on all aspects of Sentinel weapon system development

Plan and program ICBM flight test preparation activities addressing cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements in a fast-paced challenging environment

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:

6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree; 4 years with a Masters.

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

At least one year experience leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule

Minimum 5 years experience working on developmental test teams

Minimum 2 years experience working with EVMS systems

Experience supporting US Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries

Experience tracing test requirements to systems engineering framework

Experience writing test plans and procedures

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Bachelor's of Science degree in STEM field with 6 years of applicable test, ICBM, and/or management/leadership experience, or 4 years with a Master's of Science degree in STEM field

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher awarded or reviewed in the last 6 years

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)

Experienced at briefing senior levels of management and customers

Experience leading large cross-functional teams

Program planning experience

Experience working proposals or business development

Experience with formal design release processes

Experience developing and performing ICBM system maintenance or operations activities

Experience with missile component movements, heavy lift equipment, large missile handling equipment and vehicles