Director of Engineering Strategy - R10217578

Director of Engineering Strategy - R

Northrop Grumman invites applications for the Director of Engineering Strategy (R). This role focuses on leading strategy development aligned with Engineering & Sciences (E&S) and Mission Systems sector objectives while driving cost, performance, schedule, and innovation across engineering activities.

Location:

Linthicum Heights, MD. Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel required:

25% of the time.

Security clearance:
Secret (a current/active DoW Secret Clearance is required; or DoE equivalent). Preferred: active DoW Top‑Secret clearance or higher, with ability to obtain TS/SCI and Special Access Clearance.

• Drive E&S long‑term strategy through market assessments, technology roadmaps, and emerging opportunities to support growth and profitability.
• Lead collaborative partnerships with sector and company stakeholders to align engineering strategy with business goals.
• Define and implement near‑, mid‑, and long‑term actions necessary to achieve engineering strategy.
• Coordinate new market initiatives and secure strategic investment to support execution.
• Partner with Strategy and Mission Solutions to incorporate customer needs into product roadmaps.
• Engage external partners, academia, and industry to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with Chief Information and Digital Office to execute E&S strategy and integrate future technologies.
• Implement Mission Product Lifecycle Management infrastructure to enable digital thread.
• Prioritize digital transformation and AI assistance to improve productivity.
• Develop plans for new tools and reduce redundant tools to enhance commonality.
• Support scalability and cost‑effective delivery through data‑driven optimization.
• Lead sector‑wide strategic actions to enhance competitiveness and growth.
• Identify future critical skills, develop training tracks, and ensure workforce readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 10 years of experience, or Master’s degree with minimum 8 years, or PhD with minimum 6 years in STEM related technical fields.
• Minimum 5 years of success leading and managing diverse technical teams on large or complex systems involving mechanical, electrical, and software elements.
• Prior experience in strategy and/or market development.
• Experience working across multiple lines of business and functional disciplines (manufacturing, supply chain, business management, strategy & business development).
• Experience with internal corporate projects.
• Technical experience in Systems, Software, Hardware, or Cybersecurity engineering with understanding of engineering processes.
• Knowledge of engineering processes, metrics, hiring, staffing, tools, and training resources.
• Ability to innovate and implement change while challenging traditional ways.
• Ability to operate independently, collaborate across the corporation, and work in teams.
• Balanced technical, interpersonal, and business capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current/active DoW Secret Clearance required; or DoE Equivalent.

• Advanced STEM degree.
• Active DoW Top‑Secret clearance or higher; or DoE Equivalent.
• Program management experience with profit and loss accountability.
• Prior experience in strategy and/or market development and driving engineering partnerships.
• Technical experience in Systems, Software, Hardware, or Cybersecurity engineering within defense or aerospace.
• Understanding of engineering process with ISO 9001, AS9100, CMMI.
• Ability to partner with stakeholders to balance project‑level execution and enterprise‑level efficiencies.
• Success in championing organizational change for competitive advantage.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed functional teams.
• Experience engaging with and briefing all management levels.
• Proven success in creating and executing affordability initiatives.

Primary level salary range: $ – $. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives. Company offers health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Estimated 20 days from posting; may vary with business needs.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions requiring government clearance and certain restricted positions.