Posted:
3/24/2026, 5:24:01 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Lab Infrastructure Engineering Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on the Restricted Program - ADD. This leadership role is located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position.
In this role, you will oversee a team of professionals responsible for supporting testing activities in the Software Engineering Lab (SEL). Candidates should be highly motivated self-starters with relevant IT, lab infrastructure and project management experience.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform program and functional management duties for a team of 10 to 15 direct reports
Functionally manage and lead a team of 10 – 15 Test Conductors, System Test Engineers and Technicians in the execution of programmatic activities
Lead SEL maintenance, modification and troubleshooting projects
Specify test configurations and coordinate all lab test modifications
Manage SEL infrastructure and architecture budgets, personnel, and resource planning
Perform and support long range planning of the SEL
Identify, mitigate and manage technical risks associated with lab test and facilities projects
Exhibit excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with senior management, peers, and staff
Own and lead improvements across employee engagement, hiring, professional development, training, and retention of top talent
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in aerospace and/or defense, or a Master’s degree and 7 years of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business.
Must have experience in one or more of the following disciplines: IT, Facilities or Lab Infrastructure or Project Management
Must have experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering or a related field
Current special program access
Experience working in a lab environment on a restricted program
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Previous functional management experience leading a team of engineers for at least 1 year
Working knowledge of Earned Value, with the ability to build milestone schedules for execution purposes
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software