Director of Engineering 2

Company	Northrop Grumman
Location	Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salary	$235000 – $352600
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience Level	Expert or higher

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 industry
Aerospace 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

Oversee engineering execution across the Advanced Weapons (AW) 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, 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