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Northrop Grumman Mission Exploitation Operating Unit (MEXOU) is seeking to fill at Systems Test Lead Position located in Aurora, CO.
Successful candidates will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve a sustainable top performance. She/He will have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics, integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business.
Roles & Responsibilities for the Systems Test Lead Role:
Responsible for the complete integration and test effort from development, integration, to deployment of program assets.
Coordinates shared facility utilization for Test Planning
Develops and maintains the Test and Integration Master Plan
Performs short and long term planning and schedule maintenance
Serves as the Cost Account Manager for I&T activities on the program
Interfaces with our customers, program offices and subcontractors
Reviews and approves engineering products to ensure manufacturability
Supports all review boards, tiger teams, , deep dives, and milestone reviews.
Serve on and participate in program SRR, PDR, CDR and TRR as required
Provides Problem Solving Expertise and capability to mentor the team in problem solving skills
Support Metrics for Quality, Schedule, Cost and Productivity for the Test Area. Continuous Process Improvement
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's + 14 years of exp; Master's + 12 years of exp: PhD + 9 years of exp 4 additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of the degree.
Minimum of 3-5 years of proven demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Experience working within multi-disciplinary organizations.
Experience working requirements process.
Knowledge of SW and HW test planning
Excellent written and oral communications skills and technical presentation experience
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive experience within Integration & Test organizations
Familiarity/experience with CAM roles & Responsibilities
Experience leading cross-functional organizations.
Doors and JIRA experience
Experience using Agile processes and methodology.
Salary Range: $153,600 - $230,400
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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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