Test Engineering Mgr 3 - Deputy IPT Lead

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly qualified, mission-oriented individual to lead test engineering teams. This Deputy System Test IPT Lead position is based out of Palmdale, CA and reports to the IPT Director Engineering 2.

The responsibilities for this job include but are not limited to:

• Understanding of Flight Test, Laboratory Operations and Integration.

• Provide leadership and direction for the Test and Evaluation IPT supporting development & sustainment contracts, serving as the integration interface between across engineering IPT’s

• Lead a team of test engineers to in multiple work environments to drive efficiencies and testing with integration

• Resolve integrated technical or operational problems, and meet established schedules

• Develop and administer budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and performance standards.

• Gather and report on performance metrics.

• Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management

• Support the program office with process improvement, implementation, and opportunities.

• Development of proposals and ECPs including evaluation of subcontractor proposals.

• Conducting regular briefings to program, functional, and engineering leadership.

• Build and maintain a culture that empowers employees, establishes personal and team accountability, motivates team performance, encourages development, and supports innovation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of relative experience OR a Master's of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of relative experience

• Must have 5 years experience in a Lead or Manager role

• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ​ Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

• Excellent leadership, motivational, and communications skills

• Experience managing large budgets of both labor and material

• Experience leading large teams

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.