Design Director 1 - Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystem Lead

Northrop Grumman

Roy, UT, United States
Base: $160,200.00 - $278,200.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Hybrid/remote (with potential travel up to 50%)
Secret clearance required within 5 years
Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience
3+ years hardware design and development
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Design Director for the Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystem Lead role, responsible for leading hardware engineering execution across multiple programs. The position requires significant leadership experience, technical expertise in hardware design, and the ability to manage geographically dispersed teams

Job Summary

  • This leadership role involves driving hardware engineering execution for the Sentinel Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystem while reporting into the Command Systems Business Unit.
  • The successful candidate must manage all aspects of development including mission engineering, subsystem design, nuclear surety, and earned value metrics across geographically dispersed teams.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, educational assistance, and a 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Design Director for the Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystem Lead role, responsible for leading hardware engineering execution across multiple programs. The position requires significant leadership experience, technical expertise in hardware design, and the ability to manage geographically dispersed teams.

Salary

Base: $160,200.00 - $278,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and Long Term Incentives eligible for Director positions; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Secret clearance required within 5 years
  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience
  • 3+ years hardware design and development
  • 3+ years EVMS on hardware programs
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of time

Nice-to-have

  • ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
  • Prior USAF leadership interface experience
  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Active DoD Secret clearance completed within last 5 years
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 10 years progressive engineering experience
  • Master's Degree plus 8 years progressive engineering experience
  • Minimum 3 years experience managing people
  • Minimum 3 years experience designing and developing hardware
  • Minimum 3 years experience with EVMS on hardware development programs
  • U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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