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Northrop Grumman · 2 days ago

Director Engineering 2 - R10218694-3

Aurora, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $363K/yr

15+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that offers innovative solutions and technologies. They are seeking a Senior Director to lead the Software and Controls Engineering organization, overseeing over 1000 engineers and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering organization with employee management responsibilities including goal setting, performance evaluation, equity adjustments and promotions, merit and bonus planning, training, and workforce development

Collaborate with Space Systems sector Divisions, Business Units, Operating Units, and programs to plan for and provide staffing to ensure successful program execution

Collaborate with peer Central Region and Space Systems sector Engineering leaders to effectively support program execution across all supported programs

Collaborate with multiple functional organizations (business management, human resources, manufacturing & operations, mission assurance, security, and talent acquisition) to define strategies that enhance engineering effectiveness and efficiency

Identify engineering focus areas for improvement, development and execution of engineering initiatives, and elimination of non-value-added activities in all levels of the engineering organization

Qualification

SoftwareControls EngineeringHardware EngineeringAgile executionDevSecOpsSystems EngineeringBusiness managementProgram managementEarned Value ManagementProblem ResolutionLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 15 years of progressive technical experience in engineering

8+ years of management experience in engineering or related technical fields

Understanding of the engineering development lifecycle across multiple engineering disciplines with a focus on Software and Controls Engineering

Have knowledge and experience with Agile execution, DevSecOps, and development tools

Must have a current or active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 15 years of progressive technical experience in engineering

Active or current TS/SCI security clearance

10+ years of management experience in engineering or related technical fields

Strong understanding of business development and capture strategy lifecycles (i.e. proposal strategy, RFI/RFP's, requirements, review teams etc.)

Knowledge of Earned Value Management/Control Account Management (EVM/CAM)

Experience addressing program risk through an analytical forward-looking approach to include risk management and technical, cost, and schedule impacts as it relates to managing engineering projects

Experience in operational organization effectiveness and implementing best practices

Experience with 'Issue & Problem Resolution' to include root cause analysis, a proactive systematic approach to solutions, clear communication with stakeholders, and continuous monitoring of results

Strong understanding of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, and proven experience effectively working within and through NG (and/or a similar) corporate culture