RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering function for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit (AW BU) in Northridge, CA. Reporting to the Weapon Systems Division Engineering Director and matrixed to the BU Vice President, this role is instrumental in shaping the vision, strategy, and growth of the organization while fostering a culture of execution excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Key Responsibilities:
Oversee engineering execution across the Advanced Weapons (AW) portfolio.
Lead and develop a cohesive engineering organization aligned with the unit's strategic goals.
Drive innovation and best practices, leveraging digital engineering advancements and corporate-wide expertise.
Provide guidance and mentorship to senior engineering leadership, fostering talent engagement and career development.
Execute workforce planning, including recruiting, retention, talent management, and competency development.
Identify and develop new engineering capabilities to support future business opportunities.
Ensure adequate staffing, tools, processes, and infrastructure to support both current execution and business growth.
Define and implement clear engineering processes, procedures, and performance metrics to ensure successful program execution.
Establish strong partnerships between Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to enhance efficiency and delivery.
Provide technical leadership in identifying and mitigating risks while serving as the top escalation point for engineering concerns.
Drive technology advancements to enhance business objectives and competitive positioning.
Support business development efforts, contributing technical expertise to capture and execution strategies.
Foster cross-functional collaboration across business units, divisions, and sectors to achieve strategic goals.
Basic Qualifications:
20+ years of professional experience (BS); 18+ years (MS); 15+ years (PhD).
15+ years of leadership experience in functional management, program management, or technical leadership within the aerospace industry.
Aerospace systems background.
Proven ability to set strategic direction, establish priorities, and drive accountability.
Experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
Expertise in product development, technology roadmaps, and strategic technology execution.
Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and priority-setting skills.
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders, including senior executives and cross-functional teams.
Experience presenting to C-suite and senior leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Current active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Most recent clearance investigation, or admittance into the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), within the last 5 years.
Ability to obtain SAP accesses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of missile systems.
Background in implementing and managing large-scale programs.
* Experience leading programs with complex engineering challenge
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Salary Range: $235,000.00 - $352,600.00The 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.