SDS Design Engineering Director - R10213217-2

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work—and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Director of Design Engineering 1 to lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering Functional Homeroom organization with an emphasis on Mechanical Design and Analysis
. This position will be located in Roy, UT;
Huntsville, AL;
Colorado Springs, CO or Manhattan Beach, CA. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

• Drive design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division’s Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization.
• Lead Mechanical Design and Analysis functions, directing integrated processes that cover the complete product lifecycle—from concept to product data package release—ensuring superior quality and optimized release velocity.
• Establish and direct the implementation of standardized design engineering practices and tools across the SDS Division, incorporating consistent PLM systems and techniques across nationally dispersed teams and multiple subcontractor sites.
• Manage all aspects of process development, training, and technical resource development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component design, nuclear surety, and SDS-specific processes and enablers.
• Optimize product data package and analysis data product throughput and quality by implementing best practices and leveraging data‑driven management dashboards that track key performance indicators.
• Develop and nurture Strategic Program Partnerships with product/program leadership, facilitating collaborative solutions and integrating systems engineering priorities into the design process.
• Balance technical rigor with program execution by creating high‑performing, accountable teams that are empowered to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and achieve excellence across the design engineering and analysis disciplines.

• Excel at organization, managing a concurrent span of control over Mechanical Design and Analysis functions while navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across diverse teams.
• Exhibit a sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability in managing complex technical programs, ensuring that engineering processes deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrate a commitment to developing a purposeful organizational culture at both individual and team levels, with a strong focus on professional development and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Possess hands‑on expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, serving as a trusted advisor to solve complex problems and make sound technical decisions.
• Communicate effectively and inspire teams through clear, precise, and influential verbal and written communication skills.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80—employees work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.

• Bachelor’s degree with…