Senior Engineering Director

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 is seeking a Senior Engineering Director. This position will be located in Baltimore, MD and will lead the Airborne Sensors Engineering team, reporting to the AMS E&S Vice President.  As the Senior Engineering Director, this position will be responsible for leading a highly dynamic, growing multi-discipline engineering team of approximately 1,000 employees. 

What you’ll get to do: 

• Lead the technical roadmap strategy development

• Ensure the business is appropriately staffed and enable resource sharing across multiple business areas

• Lead strategic actions to improve the business of engineering 

• Work with cross discipline engineering team members across programs

• Drive engineering strategy and practice, pertinent to all the E&S AMS portfolio, including but not limited to investments, talent strategy etc.

• Grow the headcount with continued, strong focus on retention efforts, engagement initiatives, critical skills/critical needs, and diversity 

• Drive key talent development and workforce planning efforts 

• Elevate engineering rigor, build consensus and resolve conflict

• Drive predictable financial and program results 

• Prioritize engineering investments aligned with strategic imperatives

• Demonstrate thought leadership on digital transformation 

• Collaborate with business area leadership, and other functional partners to resolve complex issues in a timely manner to help meet program commitments

This position is contingent upon successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A final active DoD Secret Clearance is required.

• 10 years of experience in the defense or aerospace industries

• 5 years demonstrated success managing/leading multiple engineering technical teams across programs

• 5 years of experience working in a technical role

• Proven experience as a team player and collaborator 

• Experience with engineering in multiple program phases 

• Knowledge of engineering process with execution experience

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance or higher.

• Program management experience 

• Success as leader of large functional organization 

• Experience managing large control accounts 

• Experience with product line management 

• Proven success in creating and executing affordability initiatives 

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!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
 

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.