SDS Design Engineering Director - R10213208-3

Director of Design Engineering 2 – Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division

Location: Roy, UT;
Huntsville, AL;
Colorado Springs, CO;
Manhattan Beach, CA. Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance: Secret.
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time.

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.

Provide strategic oversight of 2 directorates enabling design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division’s Engineering Homeroom Vice President.

• Direct the implementation of integrated design engineering process across the SDS Division, driving consistency and implementation across program/product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations.
• Responsible for performance management of direct‑reports and organizational matrix of 500‑1500 staff.
• Responsible for allocation and management of directorate indirect budget for maximum program impact.
• Create and deploy staff training campaign, prioritizing program execution and staff technical/professional development.
• Technical ownership, compliance enforcement and continuous improvement of domain‑related Principles and Operating Practice (PrOP).
• Oversee promotion, merit/bonus processes for subordinate tech for supported programs, ensuring consistency with sector schedule and guidelines.
• Serve as delegation of authority (DOA) to FHR VP for program, division and/or sector activities as directed.

• Excel at organization and navigating ambiguity to drive clarity and inform and unite others.
• Inspire 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.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 10 years of related experience or Master’s Degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Experience in a formal management/lead position.
• Extensive CAM/P&L experience.
• 3+ years experience with:
  • Management experience leading a technical and complex program effort.
  • Experience developing and administering budgets and standards of performance.
  • Experience in developing and implementing technologies associated with production processes with efficient and sustainable implementation.
• U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance with investigation date/periodic review within last 5 years and ability to obtain program special access.

• 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.
• ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience.
• Full lifecycle program execution experience.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering…