RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Manager Test Engineering 3 based out of San Diego, California.

This Test Engineering Manager supports the Communication Systems (CS) Business Unit and Secure Processing and Networking (SPAN) Business Unit within the Networked Information Solutions (NIS) Division of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. This position is fulltime onsite and is located at the Rancho Carmel campus in San Diego and will also support our Spectrum campus in San Diego. This role reports to the Director, Manufacturing Engineering in San Diego. Our expertise is in delivering complex communications solutions to enable modern battlefields and support communications missions.

What You Will get to Do:

Have overall responsibility for test engineering and test software development teams that support San Diego manufacturing of production, sustainment, and development programs.

Reinforce a continuous improvement culture in our products/processes within the factory and driving future solutions through digital transformation and innovation.

Develop staffing plans, reporting status and risks/opportunities, and direct report(s) growth and accountability.

Support proposals to ensure sufficient staffing levels are funded

Work with program managers and higher levels to identify, secure and implement complimentary IRAD, NCTA and other resources in support of long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a creative and innovative mindset thinking beyond the current performance and processes to drive innovation and performance improvement across the manufacturing organization.

Proven track record of on-time schedule and cost performance is required.

Proven track record of building a high performing team/driving cultural change.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree AND 8 years of related experience.Experience and understanding of modern electronic manufacturing processes, test operations, test station design and development including test software.Experience analyzing Cpk to ensure quality, reduce waste, and align processes with customer requirements.Experience identifying and implementing test time reduction opportunities.Experience in performing cost and functional performance trades and identifying best candidate projects for discretionary investments.Experience managing or leading technical teams.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

RF Circuit Design, Tuning, and Test backgroundMaster’s degreeActive DoD Secret clearance with full investigation within the last 5 yearsAbility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearanceLean Disciplines/certificationsSix Sigma certification

What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the  flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $170,000.00 - $255,000.00

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.

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.