Senior Engineering Director 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Airborne Multifunction Sensor Division is seeking a Senior Engineering Director 2.  This position will be located in Baltimore, MD and will lead the Airborne Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Engineering team, reporting to the AMS E&S Vice President.  As the Senior Engineering Director 2, this position will be responsible for leading a highly dynamic, growing discipline or execution aligned engineering team. 

What You’ll get to Do:

• Lead the technical and / or program execution roadmap strategy development for Airborne Multifunctional Systems.

• Lead organizational transformation initiatives that elevate technical and/or execution aligned capability, operational agility, and culture.

• Champion innovation, modern engineering practices, and advanced digital engineering approaches.

• Prioritize engineering investments aligned with strategic imperatives.

• Influence across functional, program, and customer environments to drive mission success.

• Build strong, trust-based partnerships with program management, operations, supply chain, strategy, and business development.

• Drive sector and corporate initiatives, including digital transformation, process improvements, and compliance with enterprise strategies.

• Develop technology strategy and roadmaps across BUs, divisions, and sectors.

• Collaborate with Business Engineering Lead to foster a consistent organization.

• Ensure the business is appropriately staffed and enable resource sharing across multiple business areas.

• Drive engineering strategy and practice pertinent to all of the E&S AMS portfolio, including but not limited to investments, talent strategy, and product lines.

• Lead strategic actions to improve the business of engineering .

• Work with cross discipline engineering team members across the Sector.

• Grow the headcount with continued, strong focus on retention efforts, engagement initiatives, critical skills/critical needs, and diversity.

• Drive key talent development and workforce planning efforts .

• Prioritize engineering investments aligned with strategic imperatives.

• Collaborate with functional partners to resolve complex issues in a timely manner to help meet program commitments.

• Regular travel, based on business needs to the various sites where AMS has presence.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance, the ability to obtain or successfully transfer an active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). 
 
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of experience, a Master's degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A current / active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.

• Ability to obtain a