Northrop Grumman
SDS Design Engineering Director 1 - R10213217-4
Northrop Grumman, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced
Director of Design Engineering 1
to lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering Functional Homeroom organization with an emphasis on
Mechanical Design and Analysis . This position will be located in
Roy, UT; Huntsville, AL; Colorado Springs, CO; or Manhattan Beach, CA . This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
This role requires a strong Design Engineering background and a solid understanding of Analysis fundamentals and best practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, optimizing, and driving standardized engineering processes, tools, and technical training resources across the Division’s portfolio. This includes the optimization of Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) systems, Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product Quality and release Velocity. In this dynamic role, you will lead a cross‑functional team to achieve balance in Technical Rigor by Empowering Teams. You will optimize execution of business outcomes by establishing strategic Program Partnerships and leveraging data‑driven management best practices to ensure consistency and excellence across a nationally dispersed team of experts.
What You’ll Do
Drive design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division’s Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization.
Lead Mechanical Design and Analysis functions, directing integrated processes that cover the complete product lifecycle—from concept to product data package release—ensuring superior quality and optimized release velocity.
Establish and direct the implementation of standardized design engineering practices and tools across the SDS Division, incorporating consistent PLM systems and techniques across nationally dispersed teams and multiple subcontractor sites.
Manage all aspects of process development, training, and technical resource development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component design, nuclear surety, and SDS‑specific processes and enablers.
Optimize product data package and analysis data product throughput and quality by implementing best practices and leveraging data‑driven management dashboards that track key performance indicators.
Develop and nurture Strategic Program Partnerships with product/program leadership, facilitating collaborative solutions and integrating systems engineering priorities into the design process.
Balance technical rigor with program execution by creating high‑performing, accountable teams that are empowered to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and achieve excellence across the design engineering and analysis disciplines.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 8 years of related experience.
Experience in a formal management position.
At least 3+ years of experience managing technical, high‑complexity programs, including direct oversight of Mechanical Design and Analysis functions.
Experience in developing and administering budgets and performance standards.
Implementing technologies for production processes with efficient, sustainable outcomes.
Experience in optimizing Common Product Lifecycle Management systems to drive Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product quality and release velocity.
U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance (investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years) and the ability to obtain program special access.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
Experience establishing a new organization function and/or leading a major change initiative.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Experience with ICBM or complex aerospace systems.
Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced design engineering/CAD tools.
Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.
Proven track record in leading performance tasks on schedule, within cost constraints, and achieving all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401(k)
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may also offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Primary Level Salary Range: $155,100.00 – $269,400.00. The salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced
Director of Design Engineering 1
to lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering Functional Homeroom organization with an emphasis on
Mechanical Design and Analysis . This position will be located in
Roy, UT; Huntsville, AL; Colorado Springs, CO; or Manhattan Beach, CA . This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
This role requires a strong Design Engineering background and a solid understanding of Analysis fundamentals and best practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, optimizing, and driving standardized engineering processes, tools, and technical training resources across the Division’s portfolio. This includes the optimization of Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) systems, Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product Quality and release Velocity. In this dynamic role, you will lead a cross‑functional team to achieve balance in Technical Rigor by Empowering Teams. You will optimize execution of business outcomes by establishing strategic Program Partnerships and leveraging data‑driven management best practices to ensure consistency and excellence across a nationally dispersed team of experts.
What You’ll Do
Drive design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division’s Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization.
Lead Mechanical Design and Analysis functions, directing integrated processes that cover the complete product lifecycle—from concept to product data package release—ensuring superior quality and optimized release velocity.
Establish and direct the implementation of standardized design engineering practices and tools across the SDS Division, incorporating consistent PLM systems and techniques across nationally dispersed teams and multiple subcontractor sites.
Manage all aspects of process development, training, and technical resource development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component design, nuclear surety, and SDS‑specific processes and enablers.
Optimize product data package and analysis data product throughput and quality by implementing best practices and leveraging data‑driven management dashboards that track key performance indicators.
Develop and nurture Strategic Program Partnerships with product/program leadership, facilitating collaborative solutions and integrating systems engineering priorities into the design process.
Balance technical rigor with program execution by creating high‑performing, accountable teams that are empowered to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and achieve excellence across the design engineering and analysis disciplines.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or Master’s Degree with 8 years of related experience.
Experience in a formal management position.
At least 3+ years of experience managing technical, high‑complexity programs, including direct oversight of Mechanical Design and Analysis functions.
Experience in developing and administering budgets and performance standards.
Implementing technologies for production processes with efficient, sustainable outcomes.
Experience in optimizing Common Product Lifecycle Management systems to drive Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product quality and release velocity.
U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance (investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years) and the ability to obtain program special access.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
Experience establishing a new organization function and/or leading a major change initiative.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Experience with ICBM or complex aerospace systems.
Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced design engineering/CAD tools.
Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.
Proven track record in leading performance tasks on schedule, within cost constraints, and achieving all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager.
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401(k)
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may also offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Primary Level Salary Range: $155,100.00 – $269,400.00. The salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as scope, responsibilities, and candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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