Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization is seeking a Director of Engineering 1. This position will be located in Linthicum, MD and will lead the Emerging Capabilities Development (ECD) team. The Director of Engineering 1, designated as an Engineering Execution Lead, is the primary E&S interface to ECD and will aims to drive business growth through maturation and development of forward-leaning solutions and products, transition of advanced capabilities, and acceleration of technological business relationships. ECD engineering teams provide technical skills, technologies, partnerships, and processes to affordably develop, design, produce, and sustain architectures across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to our customers. The portfolio is a dynamic blend of customer-funded research and development (CRAD) and internally-funded research and development (IRAD) across the Advanced Technologies BU, Advanced Missions BU, and Capability Maturation Alignment and Development (CMAD) organization. The ECD Director of Engineering 1 serves as the business-facing lead for all functions required to execute the day-to-day engineering activities within ECD which also provides the opportunity to work across campuses to ensure success. As the ECD Director of Engineering, are also accountable for engineering cost, schedule, and technical performance for over 400 engineers of all disciplines that primarily support ECD while also having the opportunity to provide connections to the stakeholder programs across the sector.
What you'll get to do:
Demonstrate success in applying leadership characteristics to achieve sustainable top performance, have a commitment to ethics and integrity, and innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. Balance programmatic needs to deliver results within cost, schedule, and quality parameters while encouraging and rewarding innovative behaviors through all levels of the organization. Demonstrate success through influencing the direction of technology discriminators, including identifying and championing change within the organization, to achieve competitive advantage for the business. Articulate a value proposition for a matrix organization in a company with size and mission diversity of NGC.
The role requires a focus on performance, people leadership, and business growth and is balanced between technical, interpersonal, and business capabilities. Independently work based on strategic objectives, work in a team environment, and collaborate across the sector and corporation as required to accomplish the team goals.

Engineering Execution: Accountable for engineering cost, schedule, and technical performance through oversight of engineering reviews, Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCAs) activities, engineering metrics, audits, and general program execution.

* Business Development: Oversee bid and proposal inputs for future work, independent technical reviews of major programs, and overseeing IRAD and CRAD efforts.

* Hiring and Staffing: Support hiring goals through network events, interviewing, and intern/Pathway placements. Understanding workforce management tool (currently WLF) to make certain programs are staffed as effectively and efficiently as possible. Be creative in solutions such as engaging remote site and use of contract labor.

* Talent Management: Identify skills mix based on business needs and forecast needs for experienced hires, college graduates, and interns. Build and execute strategy for full life-cycle talent management; hire, retain, deploy, and develop diverse teams.

* Budget Management: Manage indirect spending to meet overhead ratio and utilization goals.

* Workforce Engagement and Knowledge Building: Build diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement through knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching. Encourage pervasive knowledge base building that supports new hire acclimation and succession needs.

* Digital Transformation: Initiate and implement initiatives to improve processes and performance using new tools and best practices.

This position is contingent upon successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance prior to start and the ability to obtain/maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with Special Program Access (SAP) after hire.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience, a Master's degree with 8 years of experience, or a PhD with 6 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

* U.S Citizenship is required.

* A current/ active DoD Secret Clearance is required prior to start with the ability to obtain/maintain an active DoD Top Secret/SCI with Special Program Access (SAP) after start.

* Minimum of 5 years demonstrated success managing people

* Minimum of 5 years demonstrated success leading large, diverse technical teams preferably in either program profit and loss or integrated product teams

* Experience must include any combination of Systems, Software, Hardware, Digital, or Cyber engineering disciplines within the defense or aerospace industries

* Experience must include a high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring, as well as experience in multiple program phases

* Demonstrated knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics and training resources, processes, and tools

* Solid understanding of engineering process with execution experience, including working familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and CMMI

*Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

* Active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance or higher.

* Experience with successfully transitioning technology from lower Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) to higher TRLs required for subsequent Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and/or Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) program phases

* Experience leading large functional teams across multiple locations

* Experience with product line management and product line engineering

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values.The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility.At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Salary Range: *$181,900 - $272,900
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.