Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2
- $230,000–$345,000 per year
- Onsite
About the role
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 Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization. We are looking for a proven systems engineering leader who combines strong technical credibility with the ability to build high-performing teams, lead through complexity, and foster a positive, accountable culture.
In this role, the selected leader will provide strategic oversight of three functional homeroom directorates responsible for common engineering processes, tools, and technical development and training resources that support engineering employees and managers across the division portfolio.
This leader will directly manage three Systems Engineering directors and play a key role in strengthening engineering excellence, organizational alignment, and employee development across the division.
This position is located in Roy, Utah and may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You Will Get To Do:
Reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division Engineering Homeroom Vice President, this leader will provide strategic oversight of three directorates that enable systems engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes across the SDS Division, driving consistency and disciplined execution across program and product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations
- Provide leadership for direct reports and help shape an organizational matrix supporting approximately 1,200 to 1,800 staff
- Manage directorate indirect budget allocation to maximize impact to programs, people, and strategic priorities
- Develop and deploy training initiatives that strengthen program execution while advancing employees’ technical and professional growth
- Provide technical ownership, compliance stewardship, and continuous improvement of domain-related Principles and Operating Practice (PrOP)
- Oversee promotion and merit/bonus processes for subordinate technical staff supporting programs, ensuring consistency with sector schedules and guidelines
- Serve as delegation of authority (DOA) to the Functional Homeroom Vice President for program, division, and sector activities as directed
- Build alignment across teams and leaders by creating clarity, reinforcing expectations, and enabling consistent execution
- Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement, and continuous development across the organization
A successful candidate for this role will:
- Bring strong organizational leadership and the ability to navigate ambiguity, create clarity, and align teams around shared goals
- Lead with urgency, ownership, and accountability while creating an environment where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to succeed
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to building a healthy, intentional culture at both the individual and organizational level, with a strong track record of employee development and team effectiveness
- Partner effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and objectives, with an appreciation for how engineering disciplines and roles integrate across a complex DoD program
- Possess deep expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, supported by meaningful technical accomplishments
- Be a trusted advisor who is frequently sought out to solve complex problems and make sound engineering decisions
- Communicate with clarity and influence, both verbally and in writing
- Develop leaders and teams by setting high standards, coaching effectively, and reinforcing behaviors that support collaboration, trust, and execution excellence
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 Discounts
This 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.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum 10 years of related experience or Masters Degree and 8 years of related experience
- Experience in a formal management/lead position
- Extensive CAM/P&L experience
- 3+ years experience with:
- Management experience leading a technical and complex program effort.
- Experience developing and administering budgets and standards of performance
- Experience in developing and implementing technologies associated with production processes with efficient and sustainable implementation
- U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance with investigation date/periodic review within last 5 years and ability to obtain program special access
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Master's degree or higher in engineering or related scientific discipline
- Experience standing up an organization and/or leading a major change initiative
- Active Top Secret clearance
- ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience
- Full lifecycle program execution experience
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
- Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
- 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