Director 1- Systems Test Engineering

Requisition ID: R10183390

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Roy, Utah, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector is looking for a Director 1, Systems Test Engineering in our SDS Division. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah, Huntsville, AL or Colorado Springs, CO .

The System Test Team is responsible for process and procedure development, training content, delivery and effectivity metrics, overall employee development, as well as organizational infrastructure for the Systems Test Directorate. This product team is responsible for enabling execution of test data and instrumentation, laboratory development, system integration, and laboratory testing of multiple Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) test lines during concurrent Integrated Functional Capability testing, as well as flight and ground test of the weapon system at multiple test locations.

What You Will Get To Do:

• Drive integration & test engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs.

• Lead a large team of cross-discipline directors, managers, and professionals at various locations responsible for Test Engineering supporting a portfolio of mission-critical programs.

• Establish and direct the implementation of integrated test engineering processes across the SDS Division.

• Manage all aspects of process development, training, and development across the Test Directorate.

• Ensure test engineering product quality and consistency and manage auditing and oversight functions.

• Interface closely with the product/program team leadership and implement test engineering priorities for the team.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers.

• Must have 5 years in formal engineering management / technical leadership experience.

• Active Secret clearance adjudicated within the last 5 years.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and DoD leadership personnel.

• Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively work within a team environment.

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and applicable SAP accesses.

Salary Range: $164,600 - $282,800

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.