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Test Lab Supervisor
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
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| Location | Goleta, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $97600 – $146400 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 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
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
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
