Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 3. This position will be located in Roy, UT.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
The Flight Systems Integration and Test Lab Manager will report to the Missile Integration and Test Director. This individual will also be responsible for the overall test and checkout and delivery of the Missile lab to include requirements, test planning, test execution of all assets and delivery to other elements. To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate must be a driver and leader for collaboration across many different sub-IPT teams for a successful integration, test and checkout of the missile hardware and software configuration. The candidate must also have familiarity with a lab environment and be a point of contact for certification, scheduling, and overall lab custodianship.
In this position, the Flight Systems Integration and Test Lab Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Hardware in the Loop Integration and Test – Lead the lab team in the execution of the Hardware in the Loop Testing to validate the functionality of hardware and software configurations. This includes but is not limited to understanding test requirements, development of test plans and procedures and execution and supporting the Integrated Functional Capability test and certification effort.
Customer Interface Management – Will at times interface with the US Government customer through Test Readiness Reviews and Integration Readiness Reviews and will participate in working groups and teams that support flight systems test events
System Architecture and Verification Planning - Help support the design and development of requirements verification decisions within the system architecture in coordination with systems engineering and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Design Change Impact Assessment - Ensure that approved design changes in hardware and software are compatible with existing components and subsystems, particularly for efforts requiring the support of more than one engineering discipline, through test and integration
Multi-disciplinary Interface Management - Develop comprehensive design and interface requirements to support the verification effort, ensuring cross-functional communication
Requirements-based Testing and TLYF Management - Ensure program master test plans, integration concepts and integration flows developed by the Integrated Operations Team are constructed in a Test Like You Fly manner and verified
Data Review Management – Lead the process and review products for formal data review and hold the engineering teams accountable for objective, efficient and timely review of test data
Employee Management – Oversee the performance, progression and mentoring of the Integration, Assembly, Test and Checkout engineers on the team. Authority to manage personnel and direct activities required to accomplish the statement of work
Risk Management – Facilitate and own the risk management process and review board for test execution in coordination with the Missile Integration and Test Director and corresponding Flight Systems Risk Manager
Schedule and Cost Reporting Management – Accountable for timely cost and schedule status and reporting to upper level management to support program management reviews
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
You’ll Bring These Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience, Master's Degree and 6 years of experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of 1 years’ experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either a project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal
Knowledge of system integration and test principles and test plan development at any level of build (unit, sub-system, system, etc.)
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) disciplines from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree in a related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience
Previous ICBM Experience is a plus
Previous Experience standing up a lab environment/Hardware in the Loop test bed
Knowledge and experience using CAMEO and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Principles
Experience using DOORS Requirements Management Database
Experience with Agile
Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years related experience, or Master's and 6 years, or additional 4 years in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 1 year experience leading performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving requirements as project lead, IPT or cost account manager
- Demonstrated success leading teams or organizations to achieve common goals
- Knowledge of system integration and test principles and test plan development at unit, subsystem or system level
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain SAP approval
- Familiarity with lab environments, certification, scheduling, and lab custodianship
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop integration and test
- Previous ICBM experience
- Experience standing up a lab environment / HIL test bed
- Knowledge and experience using CAMEO and/or MBSE principles
- Experience using DOORS requirements management database
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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