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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$153k–$229k/yr
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Skills: Avionics engineering, Technical writing, Proposal development, Capture management, Mission processing
Melbourne, Florida, United States · Remote Solely
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · Hybrid
$79k–$148k/yr
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$79k–$148k/yr
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$153k–$229k/yr
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$74k–$111k/yr
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
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Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$74k–$111k/yr
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Skills: Technical writing, Technical editing, S1000D, Quality assurance, ArborText
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
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Skills: Data visualization, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Data extraction
Melbourne, Florida, United States · On-site
$72k–$108k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Program planning, Scheduling, Integrated master plan, Integrated master schedule, Risk analysis
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The Flight Test Engineering Manager leads a team of engineers in planning and executing ground and flight test activities for the SCS program. Responsibilities include managing test metrics, coordinating remote engineering support, and providing strategic leadership to the test team.
Candidates must possess a STEM degree with at least 7-9 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in air vehicle flight test. A U.S. Government Top Secret clearance is required for this role.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Flight Test Engineering Manager 2 to join our highly skilled team supporting SCS test and evaluation activities. This is a full-time work onsite position, located in Melbourne Fl.
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 SCS program requires a Flight Test Engineering and Functional Manager to lead a team of Flight Test Engineers supporting the Ground and Flight Test Team as well as the Integrated Test Team (ITT). This position requires knowledge of Flight Test operations in support of developmental air vehicle testing. Role responsibilities include leading and participating in all facets of flight test planning and execution in multiple areas including requirements development, test planning, test event preparation, and test coordination.
Lead and engage with capability update working groups to include collaboration with the customer and the Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) Development Triton Lead
Track and report detailed test metrics to NGC leadership and ensure unified ITT metrics. Maintain cognizance of test points per event and results following data review
Identify and coordinate remote engineering test execution support, as required
Review all ITT test plans for content and efficiencies.
Participate and attend Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) events as the NGC Flight Test representative
Participate in weekly Delayed Action Board (DAB) / Limitations Review Board (LRB) as the NGC Flight Test Lead representative
Test execution responsibilities may include conduct of ground and flight test in the role of a Test Director in the mission control room
Candidates must fully understand the role of flight test engineering, and the requisite organizational support in executing flight test programs. Candidates must be able to provide leadership and managerial direction to the NGC Flight Test and System Test Engineering Team on a tactical and strategic basis.
Additionally, candidates must be able to perform Flight Test Engineering functional duties and responsibilities. The selected candidate should have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
Functional Manager responsibilities include working closely with the Flight Test Engineering Department Manager and fellow section managers to implement department and center initiatives, ensuring successful planning and execution of program test engineering activities, collaborating with programs to satisfy staffing needs and provide operations support (incident investigations, metrics collection and analysis, etc.), setting Talent + goals and providing regular performance feedback to 10-15 employees, supporting the annual salary review and promotion process, mentoring and developing the next generation of technical and project leadership, and improving and implementing test engineering processes and procedures. The Section Manager duties will require 10-20% of the manager’s time.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional experience OR a Master’s Degree in STEM discipline AND 7 years of related professional experience
Minimum of 3 years in lead position
Minimum of 5 years combined experience in manned or unmanned air vehicle flight test
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in manned air vehicle flight test execution
Previous experience working in an Integrated Test Team
Previously qualified Test Director with control room experience
Experience and working knowledge of NAVINST 3960 test planning process
Experience leading a flight test engineering team
Experience with Earned Value Management
Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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