RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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.An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products (MEP), the Deployables Operating Unit (OU) is a leading designer and producer of deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and deployable antennas/reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years.We are seeking a Test Engineering Manager 2 to lead our testing operations in Oxnard, CA.Learn more about Mission Enabling Products (MEP) at our website:OverviewThe Test Engineering Manager 2 will provide both program and technical leadership to test engineers and will have responsibility for cost, schedule, operational and technical execution. This position will combine functional and program support to include staffing, performance reviews and act as functional subject matter expert.Role and Responsibilities:Program Test Engineering Manager ResponsibilitiesManage test engineers and engineering functions related to test planning, GSE requirement definition, procedure authoring, and test execution to cost and schedule goals of programsProvide technical oversight to assure quality of test engineering productsAct as technical interface with test and systems engineering, design engineering, and other disciplines to address and resolve test related technical issuesSection Test Engineering Manager ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement staffing strategy for test engineeringProvide Test Engineering leadership and own employee development, training, goal setting, performance evaluation, and mentoring.Enforce and improve Test Engineering processesBuild a culture that empowers and motivates individual performance and establishes functional shared accountability with the program areasSupport proposal activities and improvement initiatives as neededBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 9 years of engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM related field with 7 years of engineering experience2+ years managing direct reportsDemonstrated success leading a team to achieve a common goalExperience in environmental (thermal cycling and vibration) and deployment testingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsUS Citizenship requiredPreferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace EngineeringIn-depth knowledge of hardware testing, including static load testing, dynamic testing (sine, sine burst, random, acoustic, modal), thermal cycling/vacuum, and deployment testingExperience with space deployable systemsAbility to perform problem analysis and resolution using RCCA and continuous improvement toolsPrimary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The 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.
