Electrical Engineering Manager 2

Electrical Engineering Manager 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 Systems has an opening for an Electrical Engineering Manager 2. The selected candidate will be a part of the System Test team who will be developing, dry running, and executing automated and manual test procedures to verify requirements at various levels.

This position is located in San Diego, CA.

The responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to) the following :

• Oversee the execution of IFC efforts in a highly dynamic lab environment.
• Manage a team of System Test engineers, providing System Test process guidance during all phases of integration, procedure development, dry runs and formal execution.
• Work in a high energy environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
• Lead System Test team in developing robust nominal & off-nominal software test procedures.
• Work in Agile Scrum teams during all phases of Test.
• Lead IFC execution and delegation of tasks.
• Review System Test deliverables during procedure release cycles.
• Prepare and brief burn up plans during all phases of Test, but especially during Formal execution.
• Attend daily and weekly IFC management and customer meetings, representing the System Test Software Engineering Lab (SEL) team.
• Brief test planning and execution status at internal and external test status meetings, ensuring Program information is flowed down to all team members.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, including but not limited to, IFC management, Systems Engineering, Mission Assurance, and other program IPT's to ensure that the System Test lifecycle is accomplished with high quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for baselining each contract option year and time-phasing based on received Budget Advice and associated TAs
• Manage & report budget and schedule status for System Test appointed networks.
• Support coordination and content for program monthly EAC reviews.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Review Change Requests, as required, and provide impacts to IFC management
• Manage asset utilization for IFC-specific asset, deconflicting between internal System Test and Lab Ops teams, Cyber, and MS IPT.
• Support the development and bidding of new proposals and contract work to support future efforts and capabilities.

Functional Manager responsibilities include working closely with the Systems 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 Workday 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 leadership, and improving and implementing test engineering processes and procedures. The Section Manager duties will require 15-20% of the manager's time.

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.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The primary salary range for this position is $156,500.00 - $234,700.00. 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.

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.