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Test Inspection Supervisor full_time

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s 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 nation’s 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, they’re making history.

An organization within Northrop Grumman’s Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) division, Mission Enabling Products is a leading designer, producer, and supplier of spacecraft components that power and enable satellites of all classes. Products include spacecraft panels, bus structures, precision optical structures, deployable structural systems and mechanisms, solar arrays, and antenna reflectors. Our products are on virtually every U.S. satellite built in the last 20 years. We are seeking a Test Inspection Supervisor for our Deployables Operating Unit located in our Oxnard, CA facility.

Learn more about Mission Enabling Products at our website: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-components

Overview

Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager, the Test Inspection Supervisor will have responsibility for the technical and operational execution of tests, as well as safety, quality, cost, and schedule. The role will lead the Test Technician team and work closely with, the manufacturing team, program leadership, engineering teams, technical leaders, and functional subject matter experts within the Deployables Operating Unit.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Lead tests activities of deployable systems for spacecraft such as solar arrays, instrument booms, extendible support structures, and reflector boom antennas/deployable booms/masts

  • Provide overall supervision and guidance of Test Technician team by setting goals and objectives

  • Mentor and coach a team of technicians across high-paced deployable programs

  • Oversee test lab equipment including load frames, thermal equipment, RF equipment, metrology equipment, tooling, and other raw materials

  • Engage on manufacturing floor and in work activities to provide direct support as needed while additionally coaching and mentoring personnel in testing methods and procedures

  • Provide performance reviews and periodic feedback for all direct reports

  • Participate in test planning and test readiness reviews

  • Assist in meeting or exceeding the Safety, Quality, Employee, Delivery and Cost expectations for internal and external customers and within the Test Technician group

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline with 5 years working in a testing environment; OR 3 years with a master’s degree in engineering; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

  • Minimum of 5 years in the static and dynamic structural test field

  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing a technical team including employee career development, engagement, and performance management

  • US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:　

  • Working knowledge of precision test equipment with functions including thermal, materials, PIM (Passive Intermodulation), and metrology testing services

  • Workforce planning and budgeting experience

  • Knowledge of engineering GD&T principles

Salary Range: $97,600.00 – $146,400.00

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 candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

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