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Test Engineering Manager 2 - Launch Center Test (19612)

Utro01, UTOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$126,600–$189,800 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Secret clearance
  • system integration
  • test principles
  • development testing
  • qualification testing
  • test planning
  • test execution
  • test reporting
  • multidisciplinary team
  • cost ownership

Nice to have

  • Top-Secret Clearance
  • EMI & EMC Testing
  • Mil-Std-461
  • Shock and Vibration testing
  • Mil-Std-810
  • A&E testing

Role summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 2 for the Launch Infrastructure - Launch Center test team supporting the Sentinel (GBSD) program in Roy, UT. This role involves managing a team responsible for system test activities, including prototype, development, and qualification testing. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and documenting tests, developing test plans and procedures, overseeing test house and supplier activities, and providing test status to customers and leadership. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience (or equivalent), an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, and knowledge of system integration and test principles.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 2 for the Launch Infrastructure - Launch Center test team. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This position will support system test activities be responsible including prototype, development and qualification testing.


This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.


In this role, you will be responsible for management of the Launch Center test team who will:

  • As part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) working with System Engineers, Designers and Analysts to plan, execute and document testing for your assigned systems.
  • Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of test program
  • Develop test plans, procedures and test reports.
  • Support development of instrumentation requirements for testing.
  • Oversee and direct both test house activities and supplier testing activities for assigned systems
  • Provide test status to customer. Document test results and prepare test status documentation.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers, suppliers, lab operations and other stakeholders involved in the testing process

Position Benefits

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 positions 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:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience, Master's Degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
  • 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
  • Knowledge of system integration and test principles
  • Experience with development and qualification testing, including test planning, execution, and reporting phases of test.
  • Experience leading a multidisciplinary team w/ ownership of cost/schedule
  • Experience preparing and presenting technical status to leadership and customers

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Active DOD Top-Secret Clearance with completed investigation within the last 6 years
  • Experience leading a multidisciplinary team in a manager capacity w/ ownership of cost/schedule
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • EMI & EMC Testing per Mil-Std-461
    • Shock and Vibration testing per Mil-Std-810
    • Construction Material and Structural testing
    • A&E testing
  • Supplier Management Experience
  • Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00The 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.

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