SDS Aerospace Vehicles & Systems Integration Director 1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems Sector is looking for a Director 1, Systems Engineering to run the Aerospace Vehicles & Systems Integration (AVSI) Team in our SDS Division. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What You Will Get To Do:

Drive core systems engineering (requirements, architecture, interfaces, and verification) execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting into the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division’s Engineering organization.

• Participate in establishing and direct the implementation of integrated system engineering process across the SDS Division, driving consistency and implementation across program/product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations.
• Participate in establishing and direct the implementation of model-based digital engineering processes used in the design and development of the SDS Division, at all levels of decomposition.
• Manage all aspects of systems engineering execution for aerospace vehicle development and weapon systems integration programs
• Ensure Systems Engineering product quality and consistency and manage auditing and oversight functions, including metrics development and management.
• Interface closely with the product/program team leadership and our customers, implementing systems engineering priorities for the team

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Horizontally integrate across System Engineering directorates as well as members of the Engineering organization to ensure consistency of systems engineering approach. This will help identify areas of opportunity to support upcoming challenges that are not currently being elevated.
• Provide independent review of portfolio software, hardware and deliverables, focused deep dives in program and product teams, as well as driving compliance to processes and procedures. 
• Identify opportunities for and support of engagement activities across all programs.
• Identify and mentor high potential technical leaders.
• Provide advisement to all program leads (as required) and embedded resources.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage• 401k• Educational Assistance• Life Insurance• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions• Paid Time Off• Health & Wellness Resources• Employee DiscountsThis positions 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 offer a competitive relocation assistance package.You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with at least 10 years of progressive engineering experience, or Master’s in STEM and 8 years’ of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience formally leading large engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.  Preferred- Overseeing teams of 75+ members with ability to scale leadership to teams of 500+ individuals on a $70 million dollar annual labor budget
• Active DoD Secret clearance, investigation must have been completed within last 5 years

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either program lead, integrated program team or cost account manager (CAM) 

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience

• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience
• Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business value for senior executives and external stakeholders is important. 
• Strong decision‑making and risk‑management capabilities; comfortable prioritizing competing technical and program demands.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs
• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds, lead by influence
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $290,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.