Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

4d•$230,000 - $345,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Senior Director of Systems Engineering 2 for the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering organization. The role provides strategic oversight of three functional homeroom directorates responsible for shared engineering processes, tools, technical development, and training resources supporting engineering employees and managers across the division portfolio. The selected leader will directly manage three Systems Engineering directors and help strengthen engineering excellence, organizational alignment, and employee development across the division. Reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division Engineering Homeroom Vice President, the leader will enable systems engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio. The role is located in Roy, Utah, and may offer relocation assistance. Travel is 10% of the time, and an active Secret clearance is required to start. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least 8 years of related experience.
Experience in a formal management or lead position.
Extensive CAM/P&L experience.
At least 3 years of management experience leading a technical and complex program effort.
At least 3 years of experience developing and administering budgets and standards of performance.
At least 3 years of experience developing and implementing technologies associated with production processes, with efficient and sustainable implementation.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret clearance with an investigation date or periodic review within the last 5 years, and ability to obtain program special access.
Strong organizational leadership, including the ability to navigate ambiguity, create clarity, and align teams around shared goals.
Ability to lead with urgency, ownership, and accountability while supporting and empowering employees.
Commitment to building a healthy organizational culture, with a track record of employee development and team effectiveness.
Ability to partner across organizational boundaries and understand how engineering disciplines and roles integrate across complex DoD programs.
Deep expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, supported by meaningful technical accomplishments.
Ability to serve as a trusted advisor for complex problems and sound engineering decisions.
Clear verbal and written communication and the ability to influence others.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in engineering or a related scientific discipline.
Experience establishing an organization or leading a major change initiative.
Active Top Secret clearance.
ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience.
Full lifecycle program execution experience.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel.
Experience leading task performance to schedule and cost while achieving requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of systems engineering processes across the SDS Division, promoting consistent and disciplined execution across program and product teams at national and subcontractor locations.
Lead direct reports and help shape an organizational matrix supporting approximately 1,200 to 1,800 staff.
Manage directorate indirect budget allocation to maximize impact for programs, employees, and strategic priorities.
Develop and deploy training initiatives that strengthen program execution and advance employees’ technical and professional growth.
Provide technical ownership, compliance stewardship, and continuous improvement of domain-related Principles and Operating Practice (PrOP).
Oversee promotion and merit/bonus processes for subordinate technical staff supporting programs, ensuring consistency with sector schedules and guidelines.
Serve as delegation of authority to the Functional Homeroom Vice President for program, division, and sector activities as directed.
Build alignment across teams and leaders by creating clarity, reinforcing expectations, and enabling consistent execution.
Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, engagement, and continuous development.
Develop leaders and teams through high standards, effective coaching, and reinforcement of behaviors that support collaboration, trust, and execution excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions.