Production Test Air Vehicle Manager 2

1 week ago


Palmdale, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Production Test Air Vehicle Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a highly skilled Production Test Air Vehicle Manager 2 to join our team of qualified professionals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will have a significant background in leading people and teams in high-paced demanding technical environments. They will be responsible for managing a diverse team of technicians and engineers, driving the team to maintain schedule, cost, and program goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a team of technicians and engineers to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of test activities.
  • Provide technical products and planning coordination for the Test IPT as the manager for the system under test.
  • Fill in as needed as the Cost Account Manager overseeing a substantial operating budget, producing budget forecasting and analysis.
  • Lead point of contact for the test team, coordinating and overseeing all maintenance and test activities for the system under test.
  • Maintain and specify test article configurations and coordinate all test modifications.
  • Ensure all test article activity has the required authorization, schedules activities, and assigns priorities.
  • Coordinate with local and remote test facilities/ranges, other Special Projects IPTs, subcontractors, and government agencies.
  • Report on article status and provides detailed reports to Senior Management as required.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
  • Experience in Systems Test Environment.
  • Prior management/leadership experience.
  • Active In-Scope Secret Clearance (investigation within last 6 years).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Excellent communications skills, including the ability to author technical reports and correspondence.
  • Significant experience in the developmental/operational test maintenance environment.
  • Experience briefing managers, senior program leadership, and customers.
  • Previous experience with team engagement and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a leadership/management position.
Salary Range:

$134,600 - $201,800

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.


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