Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is hiring: Director Hardware Engineering 1 in Baltim

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Director of Hardware Engineering 1 based out of Baltimore, MD.

What You'll get to Do:

Northrop Grumman Mission System's Engineering and Sciences (E&S) supporting the Airborne Multifunction Sensors Division is seeking an Engineering Functional Director. This Engineering Functional Director role is designated as an Execution Lead in the organization and will be the functional director for approximately 400+ engineers. This Execution Lead has oversight of several critical engineering activities that span the many programs supported in the BWI area. Specialty activities include mechanical and electrical CAD, integrated circuit design & analysis, mechanical analysis, test design, and design services for documentation creation and maintenance for entire program life cycle. The Execution Lead is accountable for engineering process, cost, schedule, and technical performance for specialty activities. This role also includes a visionary aspect focused on ensuring hardware engineering consistency across the Baltimore-based programs with the definition of common processes, implementation of consistent training, development of technical roadmaps, and strategic efforts to ensure disciplined hardware engineering and process improvement across the organization. The role requires a focus on performance, people leadership, and business growth.

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

• Business Development: Functional oversight of bid and proposal inputs for future work, independent technical reviews of major programs and Research and Development (R&D) projects.

• 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 using 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.

• Other: Demonstrate success in applying leadership characteristics to achieve sustainable top performance, a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to 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. Influence 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 equivalent of NGC.

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.

• An active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD TS/SCI with Special Program Access (SAP).

• 5 years of experience with leading large and diverse technical teams.

• Experience within the hardware engineering discipline in either the defense or aerospace industries.

• High proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring, as well as experience in hardware design and support across multiple program phases.

• Knowledge of hiring, staffing, engineering metrics, training resources, processes, and tools.

• Technical management experience preferably in either program profit and loss or Integrated Product Team (IPT).

• 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 manufacturing and supply chain operations.

• Proven success in creating and executing affordability initiatives.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.