**Requisition ID: R10172908**

+ **Category:** Engineering

+ **Location:** Palmdale, California, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Secret

+ **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 - 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has leadership openings for Production Test Air Vehicle Manager 2, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. **This position will be located in Palmdale, CA.**

The candidate must have a significant background in leading people and teams in high-paced demanding technical environment. Must be able to drive team to maintain schedule, cost and program goals. Will manage a diverse team of technicians and engineers.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Must be willing to work any shift depending on business needs.

+ Provide technical products and planning coordination for the Test IPT as the manager for the system under test.

+ Fill in as needed as the Cost Account Manager overseeing a substantial operating budget producing budget forecasting and analysis.

+ Lead point of contact for the test team and will coordinate and oversee all maintenance and test activities for the system under test.

+ Maintain and specify test article configurations and coordinate all test modifications.

+ Ensure all test article activity has the required authorization, schedules activities, and assigns priorities.

+ Coordinate with local and remote test facilities / ranges, other Special Projects IPTs, subcontractors, and government agencies.

+ Report on article status and provides detailed reports to Senior Management as required.

Position requires domestic travel to various location across the CONUS. Travel periods may be of significant duration. Candidate must be willing to work extended shifts, weekends and holidays as required to meet program schedule and objectives.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing:upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

**The Selected Candidate must be willing to work any shift depending on the business needs:** 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift; 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule Fri, Sat, Sun) 2nd shift; 3x10 schedule (Fri, Sat, Sun) 1st shift.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Must have a Bachelor degree of Science in STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering. OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

+ Must have experience in Systems Test Environment

+ Must have prior management / leadership experience.

+ Must have an active In-Scope Secret Clearance (investigation within last 6 years)

+ Must have ability to obtain and maintain Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Excellent communications skills to include ability to author technical reports and correspondence.

+ Significant experience in the developmental/operational test maintenance environment

+ Experience briefing managers, senior program leadership and customers.

+ Previous experience with team engagement and minimum of 7 year's experience in a leadership/management position

**Salary Range:** $134,600 - $201,800

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.