Senior Director, Software & Controls Eng — Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 220,100 - 363,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Director Engineering 2 to lead a team of over 1000 engineers in Huntsville, AL. This role involves managing engineering processes, collaborating with different divisions, and ensuring technical leadership in software and controls engineering. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in engineering management, holds a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, and has an active Top Secret Clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range between $220,100 and $363,100 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive technical experience in engineering.
• 8+ years of management experience in engineering or related fields.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering organization managing over 1000 engineers.
• Collaborate with divisions for staffing and program execution.
• Enhance engineering effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Software Engineering

Program Management

Agile Execution

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Master's degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

DevSecOps

Earned Value Management

Job description

A leading defense contractor seeks a Director Engineering 2 to lead a team of over 1000 engineers in Huntsville, AL. This role involves managing engineering processes, collaborating with different divisions, and ensuring technical leadership in software and controls engineering. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in engineering management, holds a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, and has an active Top Secret Clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range between $220,100 and $363,100 depending on experience.