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Systems Engineering Director 1
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Systems Engineering Director 1
Location
United States of America
Job type
Full time
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Yesterday
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division, Engineering and Sciences is seeking a Systems Engineering Director 1. This position will be onsite in San Diego, CA and will lead the System Engineering organization, for the Connectivity and Network Solutions Business Unit, reporting to the Senior Director of the Engineering organization. As the Systems Engineering Director, you will be responsible for leading a highly dynamic, growing team of more than 500 systems and test engineers. You will be responsible for organizational strategy, execution, process, tools, staffing, employee development and cross functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the long‑term vision, roadmap, and standards for the Systems Engineering function.
- Align functional goals with business unit and division strategy.
- Technical Authority
- Review and advise on technical decisions, trade studies, metrics, risk mitigation plans, proposals and estimates to complete for critical programs.
- Program Support & Oversight
- Partner with Program Management to ensure engineering deliverables meet schedule, cost, performance and quality expectations.
- Improve engineering competitiveness by establishing metrics and other measures focused on execution
- Workforce Planning & Talent Development
- Build, coach, and retain a high‑performing technical talent.
- Champion professional development, certification, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
- Workforce planning, staffing, retention and employee engagement efforts.
- Process Improvement & Compliance
- Lead continuous‑improvement efforts through automation and process efficiencies
- Ensure compliance to sector Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP)
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- A current/active US Government Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields with 12 years of experience; Master’s degree with 10 years of experience; PhD with 8 years of experience
- Demonstrated experience leading systems development across the product development lifecycle (from design – to – systems deployment), either as a lead systems engineer, chief engineer, product IPT leader or program manager
- Experience developing and testing communication and/or multi-INT payloads
- Demonstrated leadership of design reviews, independent reviews and hardware/software integration efforts
- Engineering functional experience with demonstrated knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools
- Experience leading organizations of more than 150 people
Preferred Qualifications:
- Chief engineer experience
- Experience leading product line planning and execution
- Experience with on-site support of operational users
- Experience leading engineering efforts on a corporate watchlist program
- Multi-sector engineering leadership experience
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including: Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
