Director of Chief Engineering I
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWilliam Trail, Los Angeles County, California, 93510, United States
About Northrop Grumman
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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.
About the Role
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the Chief Engineering functional organization for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit (AW BU) in Northridge, CA. Reporting to the AW BU Senior Director of Engineering, this role is instrumental in driving program engineering excellence across all programs.
In this position, you will oversee engineering execution across the Advanced Weapons portfolio as the functional lead for all Chief Engineering activities. You will lead and develop a unified governance framework by aligning Chief Engineers across AW programs and establish a cross-Business Unit Engineering Review Board to drive collaboration and alignment. As a primary resource for Chief Engineers and Architects, you will elevate issues and secure sector-wide support while guiding the development of flight-critical and safety-critical software.
Relocation & Travel
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. This role requires a current active Secret or Top-Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one. Travel is required for approximately 10% of the time.
Application Process
The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit northropgrumman.com.
Work location
Work model: On-site
William Trail, Los Angeles County, California, 93510, United States
California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee engineering execution across the Advanced Weapons portfolio as the functional lead
- check_circleLead and develop a unified governance framework by aligning Chief Engineers across programs
- check_circleInstitute rigorous performance metrics, proactive issue tracking, and standardized processes
- check_circleProvide technical leadership to ensure delivery of engineering commitments related to cost, schedule, and quality
- check_circleOffer visibility into project status and risks to AW BU leadership and discipline engineering leadership
- check_circleChampion technical excellence and innovation while balancing mission-critical timelines and cost constraints
- check_circleEstablish and chair a cross-Business Unit Engineering Review Board to drive collaboration
- check_circleGuide the development of flight-critical and safety-critical software and lead hardware/software integration efforts
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
- verified15+ years progressive engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or related industries
- verified5+ years directing multi-function engineering teams
- verifiedCurrent active Secret or Top-Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)
- verifiedU.S. Citizenship required for government clearance
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Engineering or a STEM field. Experience in missile design, integration, and test. Proven background in developing flight-critical and/or safety-critical software. Experience with hardware/software integration in large-scale engineering programs. Familiarity with modern digital engineering tools and agile methodologies.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRelocation assistance may be availablecheck_circleHealth insurance coveragecheck_circleLife and disability insurancecheck_circleSavings planCompany paid holidays
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Secret Clearance, Top-Secret Clearance, Agile Methodologies, Digital Engineering, Flight-Critical Software, Safety-Critical Software, Hardware/software Integration, Missile Design, Systems Development, Risk Management.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline required; Master's degree in Engineering or STEM field preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Director of Chief Engineering I at Northrop Grumman
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In this Director of Chief Engineering I at Northrop Grumman role, you will oversee engineering execution across the advanced weapons portfolio as the functional lead; lead and develop a unified governance framework by aligning chief engineers across programs; institute rigorous performance metrics, proactive issue tracking, and standardized processes; and provide technical leadership to ensure delivery of engineering commitments related to cost, schedule, and quality.
What are the requirements for this Director of Chief Engineering I role?expand_more
To qualify for the Director of Chief Engineering I at Northrop Grumman position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline; 15+ years progressive engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or related industries; 5+ years directing multi-function engineering teams; Current active Secret or Top-Secret clearance (or ability to obtain); and U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance.
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Director of Chief Engineering I at Northrop Grumman is based in William Trail, Los Angeles County, California, 93510, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Northrop Grumman has listed this Director of Chief Engineering I role as on-site.
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Director of Chief Engineering I at Northrop Grumman typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for Director of Chief Engineering I at Northrop Grumman include Secret Clearance; Top-Secret Clearance; Agile Methodologies; Digital Engineering; Flight-Critical Software; Safety-Critical Software; Hardware/software Integration; and Missile Design.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline required; and Master's degree in Engineering or STEM field preferred.
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Director of Chief Engineering I at Northrop Grumman is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.