Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Sentinel (GBSD) Flight & Ground Test Manager 3 to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals.
This manager will lead a diverse team of Engineers, Technicians, and subcontractors performing flight testing of the Sentinel (GBSD) missile weapon system.
This role is responsible for technical and programmatic execution of development test and test operations and will be located in Vandenberg SFB, CA.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.
What you will get to do:
Manage and lead multiple campaign teams consisting of flight test engineers who perform system-level tests on the Sentinel Aerospace Vehicle and Launch Equipment
Lead or direct test operations to make missile launch equipment and air vehicle equipment ready for flight test, developing detailed test procedures, and conducting acceptance testing.
Responsible for overseeing control account managers, statement of work mapping, contract compliance, company policy adherence, metrics collection, and reporting
Develop, perform, and document tests, including test planning, test conduct, data analysis and post-test results as part of the Flight Test Team
Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost, schedule, risk, and supportability/effectiveness analyses for systems
Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness and compliance of the test program
Verify specifications and designs through testing, test data processing, modeling and simulation and performance analysis
Support all phases of the system lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
Create technical reports and present test and analysis results
Coordinate integrated testing activities working in a dynamic people-focused environment
Designing, build, procure, maintain, prepare, and/or use flight test infrastructure, support equipment, and missile weapon system hardware and software
Interface with internal and external customers
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:
Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree with 6 years of related experience.
US Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.
2+ years of Flight Test Experience.
Experience managing projects and the associated costs, schedules, and technical performance.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Experience managing groups of 10+ employees.
Experience managing small - medium size teams.
Active Top Secret Clearance granted within the last 6 years
Prior ICBM or missile/rocket flight test experience with a successful track record of program performance, interpersonal team building skills, and cross-functional management experience.
Possess excellent leadership, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
Strong partnership/collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a team
Strong program technical leadership skills
Familiarity with processes and systems for test telemetry, system safety, and range safety
Strong program execution skills; Demonstrated ability to meet program technical, cost, and schedule milestones.
Ability to integrate, engage, and lead team to perform at top level of performance.
Ability to leverage experience/background to bring alternative ideas/solutions to the team