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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Director 1 Engineering (Air Vehicle IPT)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), San Diego, California, United States, 92189


Requisition ID: R10162075

Category:

Engineering

Location:

San Diego, California, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Secret

Telecommute:

No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

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 Aeronautics Systems

is seeking a

Director 1 Aeronautical Engineering

to join our diverse team of professionals supporting major defense programs located at

Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), CA .

Job Summary:

As the

Air Vehicle IPT Director,

you will support the management of the Air Vehicle for sustainment, production, developmental, and international programs across the

RQ-4

and

Airborne Target

product lines. These product lines support 9 different domestic and international customers in operations and with active and future modernization efforts. This position directly reports to the Vehicle Engineering National Director functionally and the RQ-4 Program Director for assignment manager.

Responsibilities may include:

Performance and oversight of a diverse multifunctional multi-site team supporting all 9 customers

Managing the Grand Sky liaison engineering related to the RQ-4 Range Hawk depot modifications and modernization

Taking direction from the Program Director and Chief Engineer to give both technical and managerial direction to the subordinate engineering and manufacturing staff including addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of all air vehicle work packages

Delegation of Authority responsibility for program planning and performance

Managing the development of air vehicle design as well as production in support of development programs. Additional support will be required to ensure sustaining engineering services are adequately met for those designs and products.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 10 years of related experience; OR Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience

Experience in the design of aircraft systems

5 years of experience as a project lead, integrated program team, and/or cost account manager leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements

3 years providing technical leadership over an engineering team

Knowledge of and experience in an Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Ability to travel (approximately 10-25%)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in engineering or management

Active TS/SCI clearance

Prior experience in program management or engineering leadership experience on a large United States Air Force program

Unmanned air vehicle experience

Prior experience leading the planning, scheduling, and execution of enterprise-level Operations, Sustainment, or Information Systems Services activities

Familiar with technical data development and sustainment processes

Experience building relationships with strategic customers

Experience developing sourcing strategies such as soliciting/analyzing requests for proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating supplier integration plans

Salary Range:

$209,600 - $314,400

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.

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.

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