Director 1 Space Systems Engineering & Operations Center

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Director Systems Engineering 1 - Space Systems Engineering & Operations Center, where you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing complex space systems engineering and shaping mission-critical outcomes for our customers.  This position will be based in Redondo Beach, CA.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a dynamic 500+ member organization, ensuring technical excellence across systems engineering.

• Overseeing four (4) departments and senior center staff with technical expertise in mission systems, space vehicle systems engineering, specialty engineering, launch systems integration, Requirements and verification, architecture, and cyber.

• Managing and integrating SSEO staffing, employee development, employee engagement, performance management, SSE&O process management, and SSE&O investments, and participating in project and proposal reviews.

• Shaping strategic initiatives including key investments in digital transformance, tools, sub-Class A process improvements, and cross-division execution.

• Driving process refinement and ensuring consistent application across the organization to enable mission success.

• Influencing and building relationships with program leaders to lead Directorate-wide System Engineering strategic initiatives to enhance sector performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)

• Ten (10) years related program technical and leadership experience within Systems Engineering

• Proven ability to lead a high performing team with evidence of being able to create an inclusive work environment that attracted, trains and inspires diverse engaged teams,

• Proven ability to successfully work across multiple organization toward common goals.

• Active Top Secret clearance at time of application with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in functional management

• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus strong leadership skills.

  • Experience leading large teams (100+)

  • Proven experience applying Systems Engineering and Operations processes for mission success across multiple phases of development, integration, or sustainment.

• Cross-sector experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $217,300.00 - $325,900.00

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) f