Manager Test Engineering 2

Description

The company's Aeronautics Sector Flight Test Operations team is hiring a Test Engineering manager based at Edwards AFB, CA.

The role leads planning and execution through first flight and the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development flight test program that follows.

Applicants are assessed on their background and experience.

The manager reports to the Flight Test Senior Manager and leads the test conductors and test directors on the Combined Test Force, with functional management of that group.

The company is on the cutting edge of innovation, building advanced products that protect the country, and offers a wide range of programs to build a career on.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide functional management for a team of test conductors and test directors in Flight Test Operations at the Combined Test Force.
• Work with government and contractor leaders to write detailed test plans.
• Drive an integrated team approach to solving problems.
• Build resource forecasts and deliver against cost and schedule targets.
• Work extended shifts, weekends and holidays when needed to meet program schedule and objectives.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related industry or military experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related industry or military experience.
• Hold an active DoD Secret clearance with a full investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Be able to obtain and keep Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as the company decides based on its business needs.
• Bring an extensive aviation engineering and flight test background with strong technical and leadership skills.
• Communicate well enough to interact regularly with executives.
• Understand flight test safety planning, test operations and test reporting thoroughly.
• Preferred: an active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Preferred: a STEM degree.
• Preferred: military flight experience or flight test operations experience.
• Preferred: experience leading a flight test operations team.

Conditions

Secret clearance is required before start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel is listed as 10% of the time, and the location details expect 25% travel.

Base salary range is $146,600.00 to $219,800.00, a general guideline set by factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay, depending on the role.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President and Director roles.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan with a 401K match.
• Paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
• A 9/80 work schedule.