Director, Engineering Disciplines — Strategic Leader

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

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