Manager Test Engineering

Test Engineering Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Test Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in San Diego, CA. The assignment includes responsibility for managing technical, schedule, cost, and resources across multiple programs and may include tooling development projects supporting manufacturing needs such as test readiness, producibility, and RF/digital testing for Radio Systems. Our work requires Secret Clearance.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight of engineering staff regarding manufacturing practices, test requirements, quality processes, and identify and resolve any manufacturability challenges that will impact producibility and quality.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations and engineering specifications.
• Drive the team to support the production floor in a liaison role. These activities include answering assist calls from technicians, performing root cause corrective action, and be responsive to keep production moving
• Track department schedules, working to identify key parameters and metrics to increase efficiency and reduce program costs
• Investigate and initiate corrective action to ensure product quality; resolve quality issues that arise during the build process to ensure all parts conform to the design configuration.
• Plan manpower requirements, performing quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff
• They are problem solvers who have the ability to provide results that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work individually as well as collaborate with a diverse group of individuals, work tactically, but with an eye towards future strategy, and exhibit solid communication skills while acting as the technical representative voice for Operations

This position is for a day shift 9/80 schedule and may require off-hour support. Northrop Grumman offers a full suite of benefits including health, retirement, and wellness initiatives. We are regularly ranked as a top company for work life balance!

Basic Qualifications:

• STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of engineering experience including 2 years leadership experience OR Masters with 6 years of engineering experience including 2 years leadership experience; in lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of related experience may be considered including 2 years leadership experience.
• Experience with production environment primary focus on testability
• Experience with cross-functional engagement and building relationships with internal and external customers
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD security clearance
• Technical knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF), digital/analog electronic devices or VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
• Experience Engineering, Tooling, Production, Program Management and GSC Subcontracts Processes.
• Experienced in dynamic environments where there may be schedule changes, design changes and validation failures.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management (CAM)
• Demonstrated work experience leading diverse teams and building teams from the ground up
• Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
• Demonstrated broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business and technical capabilities

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!…