RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
DescriptionWe are looking for a designer with a solid design and test background to manage a Melbourne Flight Test Instrumentation Engineering team.
The individual will help lead a team of Engineers and Technicians and will report daily to Melbourne, Fl.
As Test Instrumentation Section Manager, you will be responsible for program staffing, Test Readiness Reviews, leadership development, and knowledge retention for the organization. Additionally, you will be responsible for actively driving team engagement and collaboration, goal setting, performance feedback, and participation in department affordability strategy. Also, managing staff and technical activities, responsible for creating and managing schedules, spending plans, staffing plans, and developing proposals for future work. You will also prepare presentations/reports and routinely present status to senior leadership.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a 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
- Minimum of 5 years combined experience in any of the following: Flight Test Instrumentation, System Test, Systems Integration, Project Leadership, Hardware Design, Electrical Design
- Must have an active U.S. government Secret level clearance
- Ability to obtain U.S. government Top Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Solid technical understanding of instrumentation systems and architectures
- Excellent leadership, motivational, and communication skills
- Experience recruiting or hiring a diverse workforce
- Has proven experience taking on assignments to identify and solve issues proactively
- Ability to interface with all levels of functional and program management
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute technical projects from inception through completion with the ability to manage several tasks/projects simultaneously
- Ability to manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of SOW elements
- Risk and opportunity management experience
- Customer relationship experience
- Proven ability to drive change within a complex environment
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive 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.
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.
