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Director - Chief Engineer

Yesterday Roy, UT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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's Defense Systems Sector is looking for a Director - Chief Engineer to join the LGM-35A Sentinel Office of the Chief Engineer in our Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. This leadership role is based in Roy, Utah, overseeing the technical team responsible for design, development, and delivery of the command and launch capability of the Sentinel Weapon System.
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.
Role and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will join the Sentinel Office of the Chief Engineer with a focus on the Command and Launch Segment. The role will report directly to the Senior Director, Sentinel Deputy Chief Engineer and will have the following purview:

Responsibility for technical performance of the teams developing command and control, and infrastructure segments of the Sentinel Weapon System. This includes providing technical direction and leadership to the Command and Launch Segment and its sub-IPTs
Provides thought leadership into the program's technical roadmap and identifies technical growth opportunities ensuring that tools, processes, and training support the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) for the program
Serves as the focal point for the definition and coordination of technical requirements for existing and future product development, and ensures technical coordination/integration across projects from requirements definition, delivery, test, through product support
Principal technical interface with the customer for the command and launch team
Manages technical baseline for the Command and Launch segment
Works collaboratively and with influence to gain commitment and performance from multiple organizations including suppliers, the Segment and Program customers, Business Operations and Contracts, System Design, Integration, and Test as needed to drive required business outcomes.

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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 positions 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 Will Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 10 years' experience or 8+ years' experience with a Master's degree
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years or in continues evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance
Experience leading engineering teams to achieve a common goal, including planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality for large system development
Relevant development experience and detailed understanding of Command-and-Control systems and architectures
ICBM or complex aerospace systems development experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
NC3, NC2 and cyber security command and control system accreditation experience
Airborne command and control design experience
Large scale RF terrestrial and hardline communication system design experience
Physical security technical experience such as access control, fixed site monitoring systems and response force management to protect PL-1N facilities
Familiarity with facility, power and infrastructure engineering and construction technologies and scheduling methods.
Strong analytical abilities in electrical, mechanical and civil engineering areas
Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience and engineering releases utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools
Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds
Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships
Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs
Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
Extensive experience developing, integrating and fielding safety/mission critical software in an agile manner to include sprint planning and workflow execution, and results monitoring experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $187,700.00 - $281,500.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Roy, UT
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10212385
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-28T20:13:41

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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