.RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has multiple openings for Director Test Engineering to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. These positions are located in Palmdale, CA Melbourne, FL. OKC, San Diego, or El Segundo.Directors of Test Engineering are responsible for all Functional Homeroom support within the specialties of Flight Test, Ground Test, Lab Test and Test Resourcing, to enable and ensure success of NGAS Programs in need of testing functions. While each selected Director will be experienced in their specialty (e.G. Flight Test or Lab Test, etc.) - each Director is expected to understand test philosophies of systems and air vehicles, program lab infrastructure, lab operations, as well supporting testing and integration activities. These positions report to the Aeronautics Sector Test & Evaluation Senior Director. These positions are responsible test personnel at multiple locations across the continental United States. Some travel may be required depending on program needs (up to 25% of time). These positions are located full-time onsite; remote/hybrid options are not available.Primary Duties include:* Act as the Technical Discipline Lead for respective function (Flight Test, Ground Test, Lab Test or other Test Resourcing)* Development of long-range strategic planning to include trained and qualified staff* Provide Test engineering oversight and support on Program Reviews and process improvement initiatives (RCCA investigations, FRRs, TRRs)* Act as a strategic partner on the senior leadership team and work closely with Programs to ensure expectations are communicated and met* Foster Leadership development within Test and Evaluation teams* Develop knowledge transfer and retention strategies* Development and execution of process improvements and affordability strategies in Test and Evaluation.The Selected Candidate must be willing to work any shift depending on the business needs.Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same