SDS Design Engineering Director - R10213208-2

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Re‑location assistance may be available.

Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Director of Design Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of two functional homeroom directorates, ensuring consistent engineering processes, tools, and training resources across the division. The role will be located in Roy, UT;
Huntsville, AL;
Colorado Springs, CO; or Manhattan Beach, CA and may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

• Provide strategic oversight of two 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 processes across the SDS Division, driving consistency across program/product teams at all national and subcontractor locations.
• Manage performance for direct‑reports and an organizational matrix of 500–1,500 staff.
• Allocate and manage the directorate indirect budget for maximum program impact.
• Create and deploy staff training campaigns, prioritizing program execution and staff technical/professional development.
• Own technical compliance, enforce domain-related Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP), and continuously improve processes.
• Oversee promotion, merit/bonus processes for subordinate technical staff, ensuring consistency with sector schedule and guidelines.
• Serve as Delegation of Authority (DOA) to the FHR VP for program, division, and/or sector activities as directed.

• Excel at organizing and navigating ambiguity to drive clarity and unite others.
• Inspire urgency, ownership, and accountability.
• Recognize the importance of an intentional culture at both individual and organizational levels, demonstrating commitment to employee and organizational development.
• Partner effectively across lines to achieve goals, with appreciation for interactions across engineering disciplines on complex DoD programs.
• Possess proven expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, with associated technical accomplishments.
• Be a sought‑after counsel, solving unique problems and making sound engineering decisions.
• Communicate and inspire effectively through verbal and written mediums.

• 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: nine‑hour days Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off.

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

• Master’s degree or higher in engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience establishing 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 (MBSE) experience.
• Design Engineering/Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) experience.
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team, or cost account…