SDS Design Engineering Director 1 - R10222696

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 160,200 - 252,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Director of Design Engineering 1 to lead Electrical Design and Specialty Engineering in Roy, UT. This role involves driving design engineering activities, managing complex technical programs, and leading multifunctional teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in engineering and management, with a strong focus on developing innovative solutions. In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers various benefits, including relocation assistance and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles.
• Experience in management positions with oversight of technical programs.
• Experience managing high-complexity programs involving Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering execution across multiple programs.
• Manage processes for product development and data release.
• Optimize engineering functions using performance indicators.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time.

Description

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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Director of Design Engineering 1 to lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering Functional Homeroom organization with an emphasis on Electrical Design, Parts Materials & Process and Specialty Engineering. This position will be located in Roy, UT or Colorado Springs, CO.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do

• Drive design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division’s Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization.
• Lead Electrical Design, Parts Materials & Process and Specialty Engineering functions, directing integrated processes that cover the complete product lifecycle—from concept to product data package release—ensuring superior quality and optimized release velocity.
• Establish and direct the implementation of standardized design engineering practices and tools across the SDS Division, incorporating consistent PLM systems and techniques across nationally dispersed teams and multiple subcontractor sites.
• Manage all aspects of process development, training, and technical resource development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component design, nuclear surety, and SDS-specific processes and enablers.
• Optimize Electrical Engineering, Specialty Engineering and PM&P data product throughput and quality by implementing best practices and leveraging data-driven management dashboards that track key performance indicators.
• Develop and nurture Strategic Program Partnerships with product/program leadership, facilitating collaborative solutions and integrating systems engineering priorities into the design process.
• Balance technical rigor with program execution by creating high-performing, accountable teams that are empowered to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and achieve excellence across the design engineering and analysis disciplines.

A Successful Candidate For This Role Will

• Excel at organization, managing a concurrent span of control over Mechanical Design and Analysis functions while navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across diverse teams.
• Exhibit a sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability in managing complex technical programs, ensuring that engineering processes deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a purposeful organizational culture at both individual and team levels, with a strong focus on professional development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Possess hands‑on expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, serving as a trusted advisor to solve complex problems and make sound technical decisions.
• Communicate effectively and inspire teams through clear, precise, and influential verbal and written communication skills.

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or Masters degree and 8 years of related experience
• Experience in a formal management position
• At least 3+ years of experience managing technical, high‑complexity programs, including:
  • Direct oversight of Electrical Engineering, Specialty Engineering and PM&P functions.
  • Experience in developing and administering budgets and performance standards.
  • Implementing technologies for production processes with efficient, sustainable outcomes.
• Experience in optimizing Common Product Lifecycle Management systems to drive Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product quality and release velocity.
• U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance (investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years) and the ability to obtain program special access.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience establishing a new organization function and/or leading a major change initiative.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with ICBM or complex aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced design engineering/Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools.
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.
• Proven track record in leading performance tasks on schedule, within cost constraints, and achieving all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager.

This role is ideal for an experienced leader who excels at balancing technical acuity with empowered team management, and who leverages data-driven tools to drive optimal business outcomes across design engineering operations and beyond.

Primary Level Salary Range: $160,200.00 - $252,800.00

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.