Lab Infrastructure Engineering Manager 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 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 Primary Level Salary Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00 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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