Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization, based in Roy, UT. The leader will oversee three directorates, champion systems engineering execution, and drive organizational excellence across a large staff footprint.

Qualified candidates bring 10+ years in STEM leadership with budgeting and program management experience, plus active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum 10 years of related experience or Masters Degree and 8 years of related experience.
• Experience in a formal management/lead position.
• Extensive CAM/P&L experience.
• 3+ years experience with management of a technical and complex program effort, budgeting, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes across the SDS Division, driving consistency and disciplined execution across program and product teams at all locations.
• Provide leadership for direct reports and shape an organizational matrix supporting 1,200 to 1,800 staff.
• Manage directorate indirect budget allocation to maximize impact to programs, people, and priorities.
• Develop and deploy training initiatives that strengthen program execution and employee growth.
• Provide technical ownership, compliance stewardship, and continuous improvement of PrOP.
• Oversee promotion and merit/bonus processes for subordinate staff.
• Serve as delegation of authority to the Functional Homeroom VP for program activities.
• Build alignment across teams by creating clarity, reinforcing expectations, and enabling execution excellence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement and development.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 a Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization. We are looking for a proven systems engineering leader who combines strong technical credibility with the ability to build high-performing teams, lead through complexity, and foster a positive, accountable culture.

In this role, the selected leader will provide strategic oversight of three functional homeroom directorates responsible for common engineering processes, tools, and technical development and training resources that support engineering employees and managers across the division portfolio.

This leader will directly manage three Systems Engineering directors and play a key role in strengthening engineering excellence, organizational alignment, and employee development across the division.

This position is located in Roy, Utah and may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do:

Reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division Engineering Homeroom Vice President, this leader will provide strategic oversight of three directorates that enable systems engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation of systems engineering processes across the SDS Division, driving consistency and disciplined execution across program and product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations
• Provide leadership for direct reports and help shape an organizational matrix supporting approximately 1,200 to 1,800 staff
• Manage directorate indirect budget allocation to maximize impact to programs, people, and strategic priorities
• Develop and deploy training initiatives that strengthen program execution while advancing employees’ technical and professional growth
• Provide technical ownership, compliance stewardship, and continuous improvement of domain-related Principles and Operating Practice (PrOP)
• Oversee promotion and merit/bonus processes for subordinate technical staff supporting programs, ensuring consistency with sector schedules and guidelines
• Serve as delegation of authority (DOA) to the Functional Homeroom Vice President for program, division, and sector activities as directed
• Build alignment across teams and leaders by creating clarity, reinforcing expectations, and enabling consistent execution
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement, and continuous development across the organization

A successful candidate for this role will:

• Bring strong organizational leadership and the ability to navigate ambiguity, create clarity, and align teams around shared goals
• Lead with urgency, ownership, and accountability while creating an environment where employees feel supported, respected, and empowered to succeed
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to building a healthy, intentional culture at both the individual and organizational level, with a strong track record of employee development and team effectiveness
• Partner effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and objectives, with an appreciation for how engineering disciplines and roles integrate across a complex DoD program
• Possess deep expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, supported by meaningful technical accomplishments
• Be a trusted advisor who is frequently sought out to solve complex problems and make sound engineering decisions
• Communicate with clarity and influence, both verbally and in writing
• Develop leaders and teams by setting high standards, coaching effectively, and reinforcing behaviors that support collaboration, trust, and execution excellence

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

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

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum 10 years of related experience or Masters Degree and 8 years of related experience
• Experience in a formal management/lead position
• Extensive CAM/P&L experience
• 3+ years experience with:
  • Management experience leading a technical and complex program effort.
  • Experience developing and administering budgets and standards of performance
  • Experience in developing and implementing technologies associated with production processes with efficient and sustainable implementation
• U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance with investigation date/periodic review within last 5 years and ability to obtain program special access

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Master's degree or higher in engineering or related scientific discipline
• Experience standing up an organization and/or leading a major change initiative
• Active Top Secret clearance
• ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience
• Full lifecycle program execution experience
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

Primary Level Salary Range:

$230,000.00 - $345,000.00

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.