Director Engineering Disciplines 1

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule (where available)

Health plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Director of Engineering Disciplines in Woodland Hills, CA. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, set strategic direction, and ensure operational excellence across programs and disciplines. The role requires 10+ years in engineering leadership (8+ with a Master’s), 3–5 years managing 100+ staff, and the ability to secure a U.S.

Secret clearance. Expect collaboration with non-engineering functions and a strong focus on growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 10+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 8+ years.
• 3–5 years of functional management leading organizations of 100+ employees.
• Experience managing indirect budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Willingness to work full-time in Woodland Hills, CA.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a comprehensive talent strategy for a diverse engineering workforce.
• Establish engineering standards, processes and best practices across programs.
• Create pathways for professional growth, leadership development and technical advancement.
• Serve as escalation point for complex execution issues with root-cause analysis.
• Drive accountability with data-driven metrics and continuous improvement.
• Balance near-term execution with long-term transformation and capability building.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR and Program Management to align priorities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Talent strategy

Engineering standards

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a seasoned engineering executive to lead a multi-disciplinary organization of approximately 500 engineers supporting multiple NGMS business units, primarily at our Woodland Hills, CA campus. The Director of Engineering Disciplines will set the strategic direction for the function, ensure operational excellence, and cultivate a high-performance, highly engaged culture across all engineering disciplines.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Director, Engineering Disciplines 1 based in Woodland Hills, CA.

What You'll Get to Do

• Define and execute a comprehensive talent strategy that ensures the right skill mix, appropriate staffing levels, and strong succession depth across a diverse engineering workforce.
• Establish and sustain rigorous engineering standards, processes, and best practices, driving consistency and compliance across programs and disciplines.
• Build structured pathways for professional growth, leadership development, and technical advancement to strengthen engagement and morale.
• Serve as the executive escalation point for complex execution issues, conducting deep dives to identify root causes, remove obstacles, and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive accountability and performance through the leadership team, anchored in clear objectives, data-driven metrics, and continuous improvement.
• Balance near-term program execution with long-term transformation, maintaining strategic focus while advancing meaningful change in tools, methods, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner effectively with non-engineering functions, including Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Program Management, to enable end-to-end mission success and align priorities across business units.
• Steward indirect budgets with discipline, optimizing resources, investments, and capacity in support of business needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of functional management experience leading organizations of at least 100 employees.
• Demonstrated experience managing indirect budgets.
• Proven success leading meaningful continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and execution predictability.
• Demonstrated technical acumen, strategic thinking, creativity, and executive leadership capability.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build partnerships and collaborate effectively across non-engineering functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a timeframe established by management.
• Must be willing and able to work in Woodland Hills, CA on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical background in navigation systems, model-based engineering, or flight-safety critical software development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams with specialized skills in which the applicant does not have specific technical background.
• Experience working in Aerospace and Defense.
• 3-5 years’ experience leading execution (program management or engineering management).
• Experience implementing engineering processes and/or systems.
• Current/active Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Gov’t issued TS/SCI clearance within a timeframe set forth by management.

What We Can Offer You

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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00

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. For our complete EEO 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.