Production Test Lead - R10221679

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a qualified and innovative Staff Production Test Lead (Level
5) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization in Melbourne, FL
. The Production Test Execution Lead will direct a dedicated multi-discipline production test team responsible for the comprehensive functional and system testing. This role ensures that each weapon system is built to specifications, validates craftsmanship, and generates the data required for airworthiness certification and customer payment. The Lead will plan, schedule, and oversee all test activities, coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and government liaison offices, and guarantee that test documentation meets regulatory and contractual standards.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

• Develop detailed test execution master plans aligned with production schedules, contract milestones, and airworthiness requirements.
• Prioritize test sequences, allocate resources, and establish critical path activities to meet delivery dates.
• Maintain a synchronized test calendar with manufacturing, supply chain, and program management.
• Supervise a multi disciplinary test crew (test engineers, technicians, air vehicle engineers, mission system engineers).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and mission focus.
• Direct the set up, execution, and close out of all production test events
• Responsible for the data generations supporting all Production Test CDRLs
• Lead team to troubleshoot test anomalies efforts in real time, coordinate corrective actions, and document resolutions.
• Implement lessons learned and best practice updates to test procedures and documentation.
• Oversee capture, validation, and archiving of test data
• Produce accurate, audit ready test reports and certification packages for airworthiness adjudication.
• Serve as primary liaison between the production test team, engineering, quality, logistics, and customer
• Participate in program milestone reviews, risk assessments, and status meetings.
• Communicate test status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 12 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Experience with Atlassian tools…