Director Of Chief Engineering I

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems

Northridge, CA, USA
Base: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00; bonus/equity: dis...
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Chief engineering functional organization
Unified governance framework
Engineering commitments
** Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Director of Chief Engineering to lead engineering efforts within their Advanced Weapons Business Unit in Northridge, CA. The ideal candidate will possess significant engineering experience, particularly in aerospace and defense, and will provide technical leadership while ensuring engineering excellence across programs. **

Job Summary

  • This role is instrumental in driving program engineering excellence across all programs for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing engineering execution, leading a unified governance framework, and instituting rigorous performance metrics.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity, with opportunities to work on revolutionary systems.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Director of Chief Engineering to lead engineering efforts within their Advanced Weapons Business Unit in Northridge, CA. The ideal candidate will possess significant engineering experience, particularly in aerospace and defense, and will provide technical leadership while ensuring engineering excellence across programs. **

Salary

Base: $203,900.00 - $305,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus, Long Term Incentives for VP/Director; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chief Engineering functional organization
  • unified governance framework
  • engineering commitments
  • technical excellence and innovation
  • flight–critical and/or safety–critical software

Nice-to-have

  • intellectual curiosity
  • cognitive diversity
  • pioneering spirit
  • bold new ideas
  • modern digital engineering tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM
  • 15 years progressive engineering experience
  • 5 years directing multi-function engineering teams
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and technical programs
  • Demonstrated expertise in complex systems development
  • Current active Secret or Top-Secret clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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