Director of Engineering

Senior Director Of Engineer – Level 2At 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Senior Director of Engineer – Level 2 located in Chandler, AZ, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.This position reports to the Space Sector Central Region Engineering Vice President and works in concert with LSBU Senior Leadership team. As LSBU Chief Engineer, you lead the Office of Chief Engineer and drive technical execution. You provide technical oversight of all programs within the LSBU. You participate in the definition of system architecture. You co-lead the development and execution of technical reviews. You lead Chief Engineers to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative engineering solutions that fully comply with customer requirements. You ensure subsystem and support technology development.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Support LSBU Senior Leadership team with broad technical expertise, as well as down-and-in technical guidance to program and product-specific chief engineers.Closely partner with the Launch and Exploration Division Chief Engineer.Act as the primary technical interface to the Customer, and maintain strong working relationships with the Customer, providing timely communication and engaging to resolve technical questions posed by the Customer.Deliver quick and thorough resolution of non-conformances and other challenges that might arise, including leading failure investigations and presentation of findings to internal and customer review boards.Act as a motive force to implement prioritized LSBU Digital Transformation efforts.Bring mature engineering leadership to the coordination and performance of internal reviews like design reviews and flight readiness.Chair the Standards Review Board and the Flight Readiness Review Board.Ensure coordination between programs on common technical issues and strategic initiatives.Ensure that designs and hardware builds meet all internal and Customer requirements, especially across engineering discipline boundaries. Provide justification and adjudicate through proper boards any deviations or waivers to such requirements.Actively participate and guide proposal and RFI responses.Coordinate and lead LSBU participation in the Space Sector NCTA and IRAD process.Perform other duties, as necessary, commensurate with the role of LSBU Chief Engineer.Other duties as assignedWhy you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 20+ years of professional experience including people management experience – OR – Master's degree with 18+ years of professional experience including people management experience.Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/accessPosition requires 100% on-site presence.Familiarity with LS engineering practices and command media.Technical leadership experience or previous Chief Engineer experience.Experience with integrated system management and broad technical oversight.Well-versed, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with the Customer and its methods of technical execution and review.Experience with tactical execution of field operations.Familiarity with missiles and rockets including design, fabrication, and operation.Experience with the functional management Chief Engineers.Supervisory or management responsibilities for projects engaged in research and/or product development in more than one engineering discipline.As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.