We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Position Overview:
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, located in El Segundo, California, is seeking a motivated candidate to lead the Polymers Development lab within the Materials Development and Fabrication Laboratories as a Principal Test Conductor. The qualified applicant will be proficient with hands-on application techniques and best practices for a diverse set of paste adhesives, including common industry sealants and advanced, specialty adhesives.
In addition to performing hands-on application work, the selected candidate will:

Proactively work with customers to identify objectives, risks, and deliverables for incoming work packages utilizing a laboratory work tracking system
* Collaborate with the team to execute work orders on-time and on-budget
* Interpret process specifications, work instructions and engineering drawings to understand and meet customer expectations
* Perform resource management and distribute work among a team of technicians and engineers
* Responsible for work scheduling, material inventory and equipment management throughout the polymers lab
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with program customers, engineering, and functional management to ensure alignment and successful completion of work packages
* Facilitate effective and frequent communication among all stakeholders to promptly address operational issues and challenges
* Ensure continued lab operations and execution to the statement of work
* Work with other resources across the department and organization
* Ensure safety and regulatory compliance requirements including identifying and addressing safety concerns
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university and 5 years of related Engineering experience, or a Master of Science Degree in STEM and 3 years of related Engineering experience, or 1 year with a PhD.. In lieu of a degree, 15 years of relevant professional experience in aerospace paste adhesive/sealant application.
* Demonstrated hands-on experience with aerospace paste adhesive/sealant applications.
* Experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and test specifications.
* Must be able to effectively communicate with engineers and management from multiple disciplines.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance or higher.
* Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in project estimation and scheduling of engineering activities.
* Experience as a team lead and/or test conductor.
* Aerospace & Defense Industry experience with an active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.