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SDS Design Engineering Director 1

Northrop Grumman šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø United States of America

Onsite $160,200 - $240,200 Full-time Senior

The Director will drive design engineering execution across the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division portfolio, leading Electrical Design, Parts Materials & Process, and Specialty Engineering functions throughout the product lifecycle. This includes establishing and directing standardized design engineering practices, tools, and technical training resources across dispersed teams and subcontractor sites.

Responsibilities

  • Establish, optimize, and drive standardized engineering processes, tools, and technical training resources
  • Lead a cross-functional team to achieve balance in Technical Rigor
  • Optimize execution of business outcomes by establishing strategic Program Partnerships
  • Drive design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio
  • Lead Electrical Design, Parts Materials & Process and Specialty Engineering functions
  • Direct integrated processes that cover the complete product lifecycle

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or Master's Degree and 8 years of related experience
  • Experience in a formal management position
  • At least 3+ years of experience managing technical, high-complexity programs
  • U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain program special access

Key Skills

  • Design Engineering
  • Electrical Design
  • Parts Materials & Process
  • Specialty Engineering
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Technical expertise
  • Communication skills
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Project management
  • Program management

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Education Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.

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