Manager Test Engineering 2

Requisition ID: R10180529

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: SCI

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

SSSD has an opening for a Manager Test Engineering 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

As the Manager Electrical Test Engineering 2, you will be leading a diverse team of Electrical Test Technicians and Test Conductors with responsibilities including:

1. Working closely with the Department Manager and fellow section heads to define and implement the department strategy staffing your team.
2. Assisting section members incorporating the Space Systems vision and principles into their work scope.
3. Building a culture that empowers and motivates individual performance and establishes functional shared accountability with the program areas.
4. Setting employee performance goals and provide performance feedback.
5. Supporting the annual salary review process.
6. Mentoring and developing the next generation of technical and project leadership.
7. Occasionally supporting proposal activities.
8. Improving and enforcing System Integration Test and Evaluation Electrical Test processes.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of experience in a technical role OR Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of experience in a technical role OR High School Diploma/General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 11 years of technical experience.
2. Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or integration and test environment.
3. Candidate must have, and be able to maintain, at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Department of Defense Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years OR SCI Access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years OR Department of Energy Q clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in Space Electrical System Level Testing.
2. Experience in the aerospace industry within a manufacturing or integration & test environment, particularly rapid production environment.
3. Highly effective communication, collaboration and presentation skills.
4. Demonstrated experience with developing and leading high performing teams.
5. Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, planning, and management abilities.
6. Proficiency in technical problem solving, root cause analysis, solution development, change implementation and monitoring.

Salary Range: $142,200 - $213,400

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.