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Test Engineering Manager 3 - 20691

Ngc Open
United States-Utah-Roy Full-time Manager Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Manager-level Engineering Leadership role at Ngc. United States-Utah-Roy · full-time · $151,500–$227,300 base.

SalaryStated by Ngc
$151,500 – $227,300
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SeniorityManager
LocationUnited States-Utah-Roy
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$151,500–$227,300
PostedNov 3, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Guide lab work across the business unit, serving as its subject matter expert for test and production operations
  • Bring lab centralization into programs, suppliers, customers and other stakeholder groups
  • Align lab teams on execution, shared standards, constraint removal and compliance
  • Set lab process controls and keep schedules and plans integrated and resourced
  • Update technical teams, government customers and program leaders on progress, risks and response plans

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree and eight years of related government-contract program or IPT work, or the stated master's or degree-substitution route
  • An active, current DoD Secret clearance when you apply, plus eligibility to secure and retain SAP approval
  • At least a year as a certified Control Account Manager with Earned Value Management proficiency
  • At least a year overseeing large projects and integrating their work

Who this fits

This manager role is based in Roy, Utah, with a nine-hour Monday-to-Thursday schedule and every other Friday off. You should be comfortable coordinating multiple lab teams and working with government customers; travel is about ten percent. Relocation help may be available.

From the employer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Manager 3.This position will be located in Roy, UT.


This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.


What You’ll Get To Do:
This position will be responsible to the Lab Design Operations & Test (LDOT) Sub IPT Director and serve as Labs SME for the Test & Production Operations Business Unit (BU).


Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Lead the BU as the Labs subject matter expert for the Test and Production Operations organization.
  • Own BU Labs Centralization, including integration with BU programs, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders as required.
  • Coordinate across multiple lab teams to drive accelerated execution, standardization, removal of constraints, and compliance across BU labs.
  • Lead effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks, teams, and efforts.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain lab process controls for the BU.
  • Ensure lab schedules and plans are horizontally and vertically integrated and are properly resourced for successful execution.
  • Coordinate and communicate technical execution, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-discipline teams, government customers, and program leadership.
  • Provide lab expertise in support of future business opportunities.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

    • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
    • 401k
    • Educational Assistance
    • Life Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
    • Paid Time Off
    • Health & Wellness Resources
    • Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.


You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree with at least 8 years of related experience in IPT and/or program management supporting US Government contracts and customers; or Masters degree with at least 6 years of experience in IPT and/or program management supporting US Government contracts and customers or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • At least 1 year experience as a certified Control Account Manager (CAM) proficient in Earned Value Management
  • At least 1 year experience in managing large scale-projects and project integration

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • 3 years of formal management experience
  • Direct experience leading large teams, projects or programs to successful goal attainment.
  • Proven leader, problem solver, strong work ethic, excellent communications and interpersonal skills for close work with teammates, stakeholders, and customers.
  • Experience working across multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Logistics, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to create trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization.
  • Earned Value Management Experience (EVMS) experience.
  • BS/MS STEM Degree Preferred
  • US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification.

Primary Level Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $227,300.00

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.

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.
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