SDS Director of Systems Engineering 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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 Defense Systems is looking for a Director of Systems Engineering 1 with a Systems Engineering background and leadership. This role will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA, Roy, UT, or Huntsville, AL and supports the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization. In this role, the selected leader will be responsible for establishing and driving common engineering processes, tools, and technical developmental and training resources in support of engineering employees and managers across the Division portfolio. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

• Lead and direct an experienced and technically diverse engineering team responsible for planning, organizing, developing and managing the engineering processes that govern system development and sustainment across the SDS program portfolio

• Accountable for assessment, consolidation, and development of common processes and trainings across all engineering disciplines in the Division.
• Manage engineering tools and applications and develop the necessary engineering support team to sustain and evolve capabilities.
• Coordinate with the broader Sector, Company, academia and industry to identify and leverage existing tools and practices and supplement as needed to provide applicable solutions to sustainably address Division requirements.
• Ensure horizontally integrated and consistent expectation, development, and assessment of skill competencies across the Engineering disciplines within the Division. Partner across organizations including program management, Human Resources, and Sector Engineering, to capture requirements and develop prioritized strategy to address critical skill needs.
• Define and facilitate Division technical rotation programs and SME-selection processes
• Emphasize development of processes around modern model-based methods and practices in support of a full digital engineering transformation
• Own technical review authority, process audit and process enforcement across program activities to ensure engineering integrity
• Lead the planning, budgeting staff forecasting for contract direct and indirect budgets supporting process development
• Support industry technical conferences and academic partnerships and engagements to include STEM programs, university curricula, etc. in support of Division strategy

A successful candidate for this role will:

• Excel at organization and navigating ambiguity to drive clarity and inform and unite others
• Exemplify a sense of urgency, ownership of tasks and accountability
• Recognize the importance of an intentional culture -- both at an individualized and organizational level -- with demonstrated commitment to and success in individual employee and broader organizational development
• Partner effectively across organizational lines to achieve goals and objectives; preferably with specific appreciation for the interactions across various engineering disciplines and roles and responsibilities on a complex DoD program
• Possess proven expertise in one or more engineering discipline, with associated technical accomplishments
• Be an oft-sought counsel, relied upon to solve unique problems and make sound engineering decisions
• Effectively communicate and inspire, both through verbal and written medium

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with at least 10 years of engineering experience
• Minimum 3 years of formal leadership experience for multi-discipline engineering populations and teams
• Experienced in product development life cycle and interactions among engineering disciplines
• Experience with model-based engineering methods and tools
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Master's degree or higher in engineering or related scientific discipline
• Experience standing up an organization and/or leading a major change initiative
• Active Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $336,500.00

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.