Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
SDS Design Engineering Director 1
United States-Alabama-Huntsville
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $269K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements and is seeking a Director of Design Engineering 1 to lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division Engineering Functional Homeroom. The successful candidate will oversee Mechanical Design and Analysis, establish standardized engineering processes, and drive collaboration across diverse teams to achieve optimal business outcomes.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division’s Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization
Lead Mechanical Design and Analysis functions, directing integrated processes that cover the complete product lifecycle—from concept to product data package release—ensuring superior quality and optimized release velocity
Establish and direct the implementation of standardized design engineering practices and tools across the SDS Division, incorporating consistent PLM systems and techniques across nationally dispersed teams and multiple subcontractor sites
Manage all aspects of process development, training, and technical resource development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component design, nuclear surety, and SDS-specific processes and enablers
Optimize product data package and analysis data product throughput and quality by implementing best practices and leveraging data-driven management dashboards that track key performance indicators
Develop and nurture Strategic Program Partnerships with product/program leadership, facilitating collaborative solutions and integrating systems engineering priorities into the design process
Balance technical rigor with program execution by creating high-performing, accountable teams that are empowered to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and achieve excellence across the design engineering and analysis disciplines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or Masters Degree and 8 years of related experience
Experience in a formal management position
At least 3+ years of experience managing technical, high-complexity programs, including: Direct oversight of Mechanical Design and Analysis functions
Experience in developing and administering budgets and performance standards
Implementing technologies for production processes with efficient, sustainable outcomes
Experience in optimizing Common Product Lifecycle Management systems to drive Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product quality and release velocity
U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance (investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years) and the ability to obtain program special access
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Engineering or a related scientific discipline
Experience establishing a new organization function and/or leading a major change initiative
Active Top Secret clearance
Experience with ICBM or complex aerospace systems
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced design engineering/Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools
Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
Proven track record in leading performance tasks on schedule, within cost constraints, and achieving all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, 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