Vehicle Engineering Director

4 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Summary:

Northrop Grumman is seeking a seasoned leader to fill the role of Director 1 of Vehicle Engineering. This position will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Vehicle Engineering directorate, overseeing employees at multiple sites across various aircraft development and sustaining disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership and shape strategic vision for the Vehicle Engineering directorate
  • Oversee major functions within VE, including risk management, schedule and cost status/reviews, budget management, and program-level briefings to leadership and/or customers
  • Develop and implement long-range strategic plans and functional home room performance
  • Own the people, processes, and tools that support divisions and programs to achieve their missions
  • Oversee program/project reviews, NCTA and Indirect activities, process improvement plans, proposal review and signoff, and capital planning and management
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience, or Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related experience
  • Experience in a vehicle engineering discipline
  • Experience providing technical leadership over an engineering team
  • Experience with program/project reviews, process improvement plans, proposal reviews, and capital planning
  • Active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in an engineering or management discipline
  • 5 years of management experience leading a team of engineers
  • Experience on NCTA/IRAD programs
  • Experience developing sourcing strategies, including soliciting/analyzing requests for proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating supplier integration plans
  • Experience creating presentations and briefing executive leadership
  • Experience interfacing with a DoD customer
  • Experience working with unmanned air vehicles
  • Ability to collaborate within a team and across team environments
  • Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish desired results
  • Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.



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