Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company developing technologies for air, cyber, land, sea and space missions. Its work includes military and satellite communications, microelectronics manufacturing and other advanced systems designed to address complex challenges across the defense sector. The company supports careers for professionals at different stages, including veterans and entry-level candidates, while also pursuing sustainability initiatives.

Director of Systems Engineering | Northrop Grumman | Colorado Springs Onsite

Lead Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Central Region Systems Engineering organization. Set technical strategy, develop people, oversee program execution, and advance systems engineering innovation.

Description

  • Lead technical strategy, people management, and functional oversight across the Systems Engineering organization
  • Align long-term organizational plans with sector objectives, program priorities, future technology needs, and critical skills and infrastructure development
  • Improve the people, processes, and tools used for capture activities and program execution spanning development, qualification, manufacturing, integration, testing, and flight operations
  • Manage processes and tools for Systems Engineering recruitment, employee development and engagement, skills development, NCTA initiatives, staffing, and process or product development
  • Maintain robust Systems Engineering practices throughout capture, concept development, design, qualification, manufacturing, integration, and testing for Space Systems portfolio programs
  • Direct program and project reviews and lead Independent Review Teams for SRR, SDR, PDR, and CDR milestones
  • Advance Systems Engineering process improvement plans, proposal assessments, and commitment authority for the Systems Engineering scope of work
  • Assess and resolve program issues across development, hardware and software integration, production, and testing
  • Advance Model Based Enterprise solutions
  • Oversee proposal preparation, independent technical assessments, program standup reviews, anomaly resolution, and technical audits
  • Promote innovation, advanced research, and technology development across Systems Engineering disciplines
  • Champion strategies for managing risks, issues, and opportunities
  • Plan and optimize direct, indirect, NCTA, and capital budgets
  • Build a culture centered on performance, inclusion, continuous improvement, disciplined execution, communication, collaboration, and employee engagement
  • Report to the Vice President of Central Region Engineering
  • Lead the expanding Systems Engineering organization across Central Region locations

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
  • At least 12 years of experience in engineering, project management, and/or functional management
  • Systems Engineering experience covering system architecture, SEIT leadership, and development programs through integration, testing, verification, and validation
  • Experience leading large SEIT teams
  • Track record of developing high-performing teams and working across organizations to deliver shared objectives
  • Active Top Secret and SCI clearance at application, supported by a recent Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
  • Willingness to travel 25%
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or another STEM field preferred
  • At least 15 years of experience in engineering, project management, and/or functional management preferred
  • Extensive experience leading a large functional or program organization of approximately 1,000 or more personnel and executing strategic objectives preferred
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and briefings, preferred
  • U.S. citizenship required for positions involving a government clearance and certain other restricted roles

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Overtime eligibility may be available
  • Shift differential may be available
  • Discretionary bonus may be available
  • Long-term incentives may be available for Vice President or Director roles
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off for vacation and personal business

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