Senior Director, Armament Systems Engineering

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 231,000 - 347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the Armament Systems Engineering team in Plymouth, MN. This role shapes vision, strategy, and growth for the ASBU, overseeing systems engineering, integration, testing, and production support.

The successful candidate will drive staffing, mentor senior leaders, and implement processes while partnering with Program Management, Global Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance to meet aggressive goals.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of professional experience (BS); 18+ years (MS); 15+ years (PhD)
• 15+ years of leadership experience in functional management, program management, or technical leadership within the aerospace/defense industry
• Aerospace/Munitions/Armaments systems background
• Proven ability to set strategic direction, establish priorities, and drive accountability
• Experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams
• Expertise in product development, technology roadmaps, and strategic technology execution
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and priority-setting skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders, including senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Experience presenting to C-suite and senior leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current active Secret or Top Secret clearance
• Most recent clearance investigation, or admittance into the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), within the last 5 years
• Ability to obtain SAP accesses

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering execution across the Armament Systems (AS) portfolio
• Lead and develop a cohesive engineering organization aligned with the unit’s strategic goals
• Drive innovation and best practices, leveraging digital engineering advancements and corporate-wide expertise
• Provide guidance and mentorship to senior engineering leadership, fostering talent engagement and career development
• Execute workforce planning, including recruiting, retention, talent management, and competency development
• Identify and develop new engineering capabilities to support future business opportunities
• Ensure adequate staffing, tools, processes, and infrastructure to support both current execution and business growth
• Define and implement clear engineering processes, procedures, and performance metrics to ensure successful program execution
• Establish strong partnerships between Engineering, Program Management, Global Supply Chain, Mission Assurance/Quality Assurance, and Operations to enhance efficiency and delivery
• Provide technical leadership in identifying and mitigating risks while serving as the top escalation point for engineering concerns
• Drive technology advancements to enhance business objectives and competitive positioning
• Support business development efforts, contributing technical expertise to capture and execution strategies
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across business units, divisions, and sectors to achieve strategic goals

Skills

Leadership experience

Systems engineering

Product development

Technology roadmaps

Strategic execution

Stakeholder engagement

C-suite communication

Process improvement

Decision making

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

SAP access

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the Armament Systems Engineering team in Plymouth, MN. This role shapes vision, strategy, and growth for the ASBU, overseeing systems engineering, integration, testing, and production support.

The successful candidate will drive staffing, mentor senior leaders, and implement processes while partnering with Program Management, Global Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance to meet aggressive goals.