Director Systems Engineering 1 Job at Northrop Grumman, San Diego, CA

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  • Northrop Grumman
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Requisition ID: R10178380 Category: Engineering Location: San Diego, California, United States of America | Palmdale, California, United States of America | Redondo Beach, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Top 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Director of Systems Engineering for the Autonomous Division Systems Engineering Directorate to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in San Diego, CA. Secondary locations include Palmdale, California and Redondo Beach, California. The Director of Systems Engineering will be the Chief Architect responsible for all aspects of engineering for the Control Element including design, development, implementation, integration, testing, and delivery of product to the customer. The Director of Systems Engineering scope will include the, trainers, support equipment, associated communication equipment, internal and external network and equipment to enable DevSecOps operations. The Director of Systems Engineering is responsible for defining CE roadmap and the vision for the current capabilities, and the expansion and capture strategies across all Operating Units (OUs) and integration with the Strike and Sector(s) roadmaps and strategies. The Systems Engineering Director is the technical leader for the program engineering team, and also serves as technical advisor to the multiple program managers. This role will report directly to the Systems Engineering discipline directly to the Systems Engineering National Director. The role will support the Enterprise Chief Engineer directly, for program execution. This role is typically one of the primary technical point-of-contacts to the customer. The selected candidate coordinates across the program’s Systems Engineering team and other engineering teams. The candidate ensures that all engineering teams adhere to sound engineering processes, in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. DIRECTOR OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Enterprise Commonality and Design Architecture Strategic Focus Communicate Effectively and Across all business units for Strike portfolio The definitive technical authority for all aspects of engineering on all program elements (hardware/software/support/test) Influences a multi-disciplined engineering team defining the technical performance of the technical requirements including subcontracted elements. Coordinates requirements development, hardware/software design, verification, and validation activities. Establish architecture solutions for Element virtualization and modernization Provide mission engineering solutions for performance, external interfaces and additional capabilities / payloads Ensures that the program is adhering to sound engineering processes in the development, production, test and sustainment of products for our customers and is compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards. Maintains cognizance over technical activities within program IPTs and ensures horizontal integration of the best engineering practices across the company. BENEFITS STATEMENT We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! LEADERSHIP STATEMENT As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline and 10 years of relative experience; 8 Years with Masters Must have experience leading technical teams Must have experience in large system development, integration, and test Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of customers, employees and management. Must have Active DoD Top Secret clearance Demonstrated ability to self-direct activities in support of identified program goals with limited supervision; success is measured using a long-term perspective of incremental improvements to overall program effectiveness Strong Architecture and integration background Broad experience in Software, Systems, Aeronautical, Cyber, Cloud and Data Engineering Must have experience in different phases of software development, testing, integration and execution Demonstrated history of customer intimacy, acting as a technical spokesperson directly leading to additional company business Must have experience as; Subject Matter Expert (SME), Technical lead, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, Chief Architect/Engineer, or other engineering leadership role that demonstrated team building, organizational, and interpersonal skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree or PhD in STEM or technical management Experienced in statement of work proposal development Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements Demonstrated effective technical leadership in an agile engineering organization construct Knowledge of earned value management, control account management experience Experience in Data Processing, Data Dissemination and Exploitation Experience in Data Center Operations Familiarity with Cyber protocols Familiarity with network architecture and design Experience developing and implementing Digital Transformation strategies. Active Strike Program Access Demonstrated success as a Chief Engineer or Deputy Chief Engineer 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. Salary Range: $204,100 - $306,100 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. --s-p-m1-- By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Monster to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Northrop Grumman Terms & Conditions at northropgrumman and Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

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