SDS Design Engineering Director 2

Director Of Design Engineering 2

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is looking for a Director of Design Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization with a Design Engineering background and leadership experience. In this role, the selected leader will be responsible for the strategic oversight of 2 functional homeroom directorates driving common engineering processes, tools, and technical developmental and training resources in support of engineering employees and managers across the Division portfolio, and will directly manage 2 Design Engineering directors. 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.

What You Will Get To Do :

• Provide strategic oversight of 2 directorates enabling design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division's Engineering Homeroom Vice President.
• Direct the implementation of integrated design engineering process across the SDS Division, driving consistency and implementation across program / product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations.
• Responsible for performance management direct-reports and organizational matrix of 500-1500 staff
• Responsible for allocation and management of directorate indirect budget for maximum program impact
• Create and deploy staff training campaign, prioritizing program execution and staff technical / professional development
• Technical ownership, compliance enforcement and continuous improvement of domain-related Principles and Operating Practice (PrOP)
• Oversee promotion, merit / bonus processes for subordinate tech for supported programs, ensuring consistency with sector schedule and guidelines
• Serve as delegation of authority (DOA) to FHR VP for program, division and / or sector activities as directed

A successful candidate for this role will :

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including :

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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You'll Bring These Qualifications :

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have :

Primary Level Salary Range : $184,600.00 - $320,500.00 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.