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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Director Engineering 2

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$209K/yr - $314K/yr

15+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Launch & Exploration Division Engineering Execution. This role is responsible for driving program success through engineering excellence, formulating leadership strategies, and ensuring alignment of engineering deliverables with business goals.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as the primary interface between the Launch and Exploration Division (LED) and Space Systems sector Engineering, ensuring alignment of Engineering deliverables (cost, schedule, staffing, technical, etc.) with LED / business goals

Translate LED needs into Engineering priorities and secure resource commitments in collaboration with discipline engineering leaders

Support LED / programs in ensuring execution of programs / projects across multiple engineering disciplines

Ensure delivery of Engineering commitments (cost, schedule, technical)

Provide visibility into project status and risks to both LED leadership and discipline engineering leadership

Champion technical excellence while balancing mission timelines and cost constraints

Act as a resource for Chief Engineers and Architects to elevate issues and secure Sector-wide support

Maintain awareness of program engineering challenges and ensure plans are in place to address them, particularly for those affecting multiple programs

Ensure accurate staffing demand profiles by program (12-month look-ahead), sorted by discipline, level, and DLR constraints to meet program affordability targets

Monitor performance of engineers and facilitate accurate assessments by functional homerooms

Submit forward-looking critical skills needs to functional homeroom

Bid Integrity: Accountable for ensuring C-101 executability and evaluating overall risk associated with Engineering bids

Collaboration: Accountable for collaboration across other regions and with the other Division Engineering Execution leads

Program Delivery: Accountable for the on-time, on-budget delivery of Engineering commitments to include programs, captures, IRADs, etc. Ensure engineering's technical, cost, and schedule performance targets are met through actively managing TPMs, KPPs, and functional KPIs

Customer Satisfaction: Accountable for LED satisfaction with Engineering delivery, engagement, and responsiveness

Escalation Point: Accountable for resolving conflicts between program priorities and functional capacity / technical trade-offs

Performance Tracking: Accountable for reporting progress, KPIs, and risks to executive leadership. Owns data-driven continuous improvement

Qualification

Systems EngineeringTechnology DevelopmentElectronics DesignProgram ManagementChange ManagementRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipCollaborationDecision Making

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or STEM discipline from an accredited university with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in engineering, program management, and/or as an IPT Lead

Proven experience and intimate knowledge of three or more of the following: Systems Engineering, Technology Development, Electronics and/or Vehicle design and production

Five (5) years of experience leading people, projects, or programs across diverse technical and non-technical teams

Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization

Experience with effective change management

Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracts, retains and inspires diverse and engaged teams

Must possess U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering or STEM discipline

Program Management experience across multiple business areas and customers on medium to large programs as a Prime Contractor

Experience in program execution at the Program Office or major IPT level

Demonstrated ability to make complex critical decisions

Experience leading day-to-day operations on complex programs or large functional organizations, with proven collaboration and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholder organizations

Experience with risk, issue, and opportunity management

Active or current Secret or Top Secret security clearance