Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
SDS Design Engineering Director 2
United States-Alabama-Huntsville
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $320K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Director of Design Engineering 2 for their Strategic Deterrent Systems Division. The role involves providing strategic oversight of design engineering processes and managing multiple directorates to drive engineering execution across various programs.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum 10 years of related experience or Masters 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
Preferred
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 (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 manager
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase