RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25 of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Director of Systems Integration Verification & Validation to drive integration, test, and production readiness for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit (AW BU) in Northridge, CA. Reporting to the AW BU Senior Director of Engineering, this role will improve the quality, event readiness, and independence of system test, software test, verification, and overall production readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Centralize responsibility for Integration & Test (I&T), Test & Evaluation (T&E), software I&T, engineering labs, and the management of Special Test Equipment.
Ensure Special Test Equipment (STE) and lab resources are available, calibrated, fully integrated into the test process, and ready for both test and production.
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in systems integration, verification and validation, test and evaluation, or related areas within aerospace, defense, or similar industries.
Proven experience in leading integrated test organizations and managing complex, multi-disciplinary test programs.
Prior experience in missile systems or the flight test domain.
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, with demonstrated success in influencing cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Primary Level Salary Range: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.