Sentinel - Command Systems Test Engineering Manager

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Command Systems Test Engineering Manager 2. The role will support the Sentinel program, located in Roy, UT, and may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. The duties center on developing test solutions, planning and executing comprehensive test plans, and coordinating across multiple engineering and test teams.

• Develop customer contractual needs and requirements into test solutions that acknowledge technical schedule and cost constraints.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Review and evaluate test requirements for completeness of the test program.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts, Element Test teams, System Test teams, and other stakeholders to identify test objectives, test requirements, and risks.
• Support the development of instrumentation requirements for Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop testing.
• Identify test support requirements and coordinate with Design & Integration teams for budget and personnel needs.
• Oversee test activities in support of requirement verification and validation.
• Conduct daily briefings and approve test start for each test event, including approving breakout of configuration on the test floor.
• Conduct tabletop reviews and dry‑run test procedures with the test team prior to execution.
• Coordinate and conduct Technical and Safety Review Boards, and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Support customer Test Plan Working Groups and prepare Test Planning Team charters.
• Coordinate with the Quality organization for test support and review/approve major test amendments.
• Utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills to interface across all levels of employees and management.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to define test objectives and requirements for hardware‑in‑the‑loop lab activities.
• Develop and communicate a clear vision for shaping, growing, and enabling the Command Systems business unit.
• Build and maintain a high‑performing team, implementing mentoring, succession, and development plans.
• Drive execution across a diverse, multidisciplinary team to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics.
• Lead with empathy and courage, instilling a culture of empowerment and accountability.
• Perform proactive risk and opportunity management, navigating setbacks and implementing recovery plans.
• Leverage leaders within the Command Systems BU to make timely decisions, advocate across stakeholder communities, and mitigate delays.
• Implement process improvements and strategic initiatives to maintain and increase execution velocity.

• Lead and manage a diverse group of test engineers across multiple Scrum teams.
• Provide functional management for a section of test engineers in accordance with the Sentinel SOW.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment.
• Navigate requirements in DOORS and apply Model‑Based System Engineering (MBSE) with an understanding of DODAF and SysML.
• Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, procedures, or new test requirements.
• Plan, execute, and report on test, including integration support for system integration, regression, and verification/validation testing.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, and lab users to ensure test requirements are met.
• Develop and release engineering documentation and interface with software developers and systems engineers for verification.
• Prepare detailed test reports and support formal verification of the system.
• Perform product integration, regression, and verification testing, including checkout in system test labs.
• Plan and execute short‑ and long‑term integration of multiple concurrent baselines.

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to ensure engineering projects meet performance objectives.
• Direct functional management of staff and provide clear direction.
• Support organizational engineering…