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Posted : Wednesday, July 31, 2024 12:20 AM
Requisition ID: R10130840
Category: Engineering
Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: Any (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2
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 Sector, Test & Evaluation is seeking a UAV Test Managers.
These positions require a highly motivated and self-starting individual with relevant test operations experience to support the High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) RQ-4/MQ-4 Series unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Programs.
This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.
The Test Manager orchestrates ground and flight integration and production testing for various MQ-4 Triton & RQ-4 Global Hawk series aircraft.
This manager should possess a strong background in test, aviation maintenance or flight operations to oversee production testing of Palmdale produced and/or modified aircraft, manages the test team and resource schedule, and interfaces daily with mission planning, flight test engineering, and the HALE Program Production IPT Lead.
The manager writes and updates Flight and Ground Common Operating Procedures in accordance with DCMA Instructions and maintaining test documents and manuals required for test execution.
This manager directly interfaces with the Government Flight Representative (GFR), Government Ground Representative (GGR) and is responsible for ensuring compliance through recurring Aircraft Operating Inspections conducted by the GFR/GGR DCMA.
In addition, the Test Engineering Manager may occasionally support the NASA Sky Range program at Armstrong Flight Research Center.
Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the daily support of aircraft and ground shelter testing and manages the daily operations of HALE ground station leads, sensor operators (SOs), Mission Payload Operators (MPOs), and test conductors (TCs).
Work closely with the Section Manager for Palmdale HALE aircrew and test team members of about 10-12 direct reports.
Manage personnel, coordinating with ground test engineering and operations, aircraft modifications for testing, frequent interaction with Engineering at Rancho Bernardo, and ensuring cost and schedule performance targets are met.
Provide program leadership for test site employees and provide timely resource forecasts to program management, assuring that proper staffing is in place to execute the Flight Test Statement of Work.
Frequent contact with internal personnel and external customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations.
Responsible for scheduling specific aircraft and test resources and resolving issues that may arise over the course of the flight test program.
Must have excellent communication skills, experience with flight-line operational requirements, experience leading test pilot and test engineering personnel, and be capable of working in a matrix environment with multiple sources of management guidance.
Support extended shifts, occasional weekends, and holidays as required to maintain program schedule as well as occasional travel to support specific Triton and Global Hawk programs and special tests, as required.
Support foreign military sale (FMS) international variants of the Q-4 platform with associated international travel for demonstrations, tests, and aircraft deliveries.
Aircrew or test conductor certifications might be obtained.
Must meet the medical and flight experience requirements, completes the required training, and can maintain currency.
BENEFITS STATEMENT: 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.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company.
Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself.
Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! LEADERSHIP STATEMENT: As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do.
You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners.
You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development.
You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.
You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years’ experience or a Master's and 7+ years experience.
Excellent communication skills, including ability to brief test results/issues to executive leadership Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Must have an active DoD Secret clearance 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: Active DoD Top Secret clearance Current Class III FAA Physical (for aircrew) Military flight experience, flight test operations Experience leading a flight test operations team RQ-4/MQ-4C Series qualified aircrew, aircraft maintenance, control station administrator, or test conductor Salary Range: $138,100 - $207,100 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 https://www.
northropgrumman.
com/EEO.
U.
S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.
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 Sector, Test & Evaluation is seeking a UAV Test Managers.
These positions require a highly motivated and self-starting individual with relevant test operations experience to support the High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) RQ-4/MQ-4 Series unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) Programs.
This leadership role is located in Palmdale, CA.
The Test Manager orchestrates ground and flight integration and production testing for various MQ-4 Triton & RQ-4 Global Hawk series aircraft.
This manager should possess a strong background in test, aviation maintenance or flight operations to oversee production testing of Palmdale produced and/or modified aircraft, manages the test team and resource schedule, and interfaces daily with mission planning, flight test engineering, and the HALE Program Production IPT Lead.
The manager writes and updates Flight and Ground Common Operating Procedures in accordance with DCMA Instructions and maintaining test documents and manuals required for test execution.
This manager directly interfaces with the Government Flight Representative (GFR), Government Ground Representative (GGR) and is responsible for ensuring compliance through recurring Aircraft Operating Inspections conducted by the GFR/GGR DCMA.
In addition, the Test Engineering Manager may occasionally support the NASA Sky Range program at Armstrong Flight Research Center.
Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the daily support of aircraft and ground shelter testing and manages the daily operations of HALE ground station leads, sensor operators (SOs), Mission Payload Operators (MPOs), and test conductors (TCs).
Work closely with the Section Manager for Palmdale HALE aircrew and test team members of about 10-12 direct reports.
Manage personnel, coordinating with ground test engineering and operations, aircraft modifications for testing, frequent interaction with Engineering at Rancho Bernardo, and ensuring cost and schedule performance targets are met.
Provide program leadership for test site employees and provide timely resource forecasts to program management, assuring that proper staffing is in place to execute the Flight Test Statement of Work.
Frequent contact with internal personnel and external customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations.
Responsible for scheduling specific aircraft and test resources and resolving issues that may arise over the course of the flight test program.
Must have excellent communication skills, experience with flight-line operational requirements, experience leading test pilot and test engineering personnel, and be capable of working in a matrix environment with multiple sources of management guidance.
Support extended shifts, occasional weekends, and holidays as required to maintain program schedule as well as occasional travel to support specific Triton and Global Hawk programs and special tests, as required.
Support foreign military sale (FMS) international variants of the Q-4 platform with associated international travel for demonstrations, tests, and aircraft deliveries.
Aircrew or test conductor certifications might be obtained.
Must meet the medical and flight experience requirements, completes the required training, and can maintain currency.
BENEFITS STATEMENT: 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.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company.
Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself.
Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! LEADERSHIP STATEMENT: As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do.
You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners.
You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development.
You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.
You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work.
You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years’ experience or a Master's and 7+ years experience.
Excellent communication skills, including ability to brief test results/issues to executive leadership Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Must have an active DoD Secret clearance 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: Active DoD Top Secret clearance Current Class III FAA Physical (for aircrew) Military flight experience, flight test operations Experience leading a flight test operations team RQ-4/MQ-4C Series qualified aircrew, aircraft maintenance, control station administrator, or test conductor Salary Range: $138,100 - $207,100 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 https://www.
northropgrumman.
com/EEO.
U.
S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.
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• Location : 3520 E Ave M, Palmdale, CA
• Post ID: 9096692905
