Director 1 Engineering (Air Vehicle IPT)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be
available
- Positions Available: 1At 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 Aeronautics
Systems is seeking a Director 1 Aeronautical Engineering to join
our diverse team of professionals supporting major defense programs
located at Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), CA. Job Summary: As the Air
Vehicle IPT Director, you will support the management of the Air
Vehicle for sustainment, production, developmental, and
international programs across the RQ-4 and Airborne Target product
lines. These product lines support 9 different domestic and
international customers in operations and with active and future
modernization efforts. This position directly reports to the
Vehicle Engineering National Director functionally and the RQ-4
Program Director for assignment manager. Responsibilities may
include:
- Performance and oversight of a diverse multifunctional
multi-site team supporting all 9 customers
- Managing the Grand Sky liaison engineering related to the RQ-4
Range Hawk depot modifications and modernization
- Taking direction from the Program Director and Chief Engineer
to give both technical and managerial direction to the subordinate
engineering and manufacturing staff including addressing cost,
schedule, technical performance, and quality of all air vehicle
work packages
- Delegation of Authority responsibility for program planning and
performance
- Managing the development of air vehicle design as well as
production in support of development programs. Additional support
will be required to ensure sustaining engineering services are
adequately met for those designs and products.Our leaders at
Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to
do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical
standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that
attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do
what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet
predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success:
operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We
pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires
others. Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering
or Math (STEM) discipline and 10 years of related experience; OR
Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related
experience
- Experience in the design of aircraft systems
- 5 years of experience as a project lead, integrated program
team, and/or cost account manager leading the performance of tasks
on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements
- 3 years providing technical leadership over an engineering
team
- Knowledge of and experience in an Earned Value Management
System (EVMS)
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI
clearance
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access
Program (SAP) clearance
- Ability to travel (approximately 10-25%)Preferred
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in engineering or management
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Prior experience in program management or engineering
leadership experience on a large United States Air Force
program
- Unmanned air vehicle experience
- Prior experience leading the planning, scheduling, and
execution of enterprise-level Operations, Sustainment, or
Information Systems Services activities
- Familiar with technical data development and sustainment
processes
- Experience building relationships with strategic customers
- Experience developing sourcing strategies such as
soliciting/analyzing requests for proposals, negotiating contracts,
and coordinating supplier integration plansSalary Range: $209,600 -
$314,400The 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.Employees may be
eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a
diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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