Director 1 Engineering (Air Vehicle IPT) Requisition ID: R10162075 Location: San Diego, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Secret Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1 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. 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Director 1 Aeronautical Engineering to join our diverse team of professionals supporting major defense programs located at Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), CA.
Job Summary: As the Air Vehicle IPT Director, you will support the management of the Air Vehicle for sustainment, production, developmental, and international programs across the RQ-4 and Airborne Target product lines. This position directly reports to the Vehicle Engineering National Director functionally and the RQ-4 Program Director for assignment management.
Responsibilities may include: Performance and oversight of a diverse multifunctional multi-site team supporting all 9 customers.Managing the Grand Sky liaison engineering related to the RQ-4 Range Hawk depot modifications and modernization.Taking direction from the Program Director and Chief Engineer to give both technical and managerial direction to the subordinate engineering and manufacturing staff.Delegation of Authority responsibility for program planning and performance.Managing the development of air vehicle design as well as production in support of development programs.Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 10 years of related experience; OR Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience.Experience in the design of aircraft systems.5 years of experience as a project lead, integrated program team, and/or cost account manager.3 years providing technical leadership over an engineering team.Knowledge of and experience in an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TS/SCI clearance.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.Ability to travel (approximately 10-25%).Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in engineering or management.Active TS/SCI clearance.Prior experience in program management or engineering leadership experience on a large United States Air Force program.Unmanned air vehicle experience.Prior experience leading the planning, scheduling, and execution of enterprise-level Operations, Sustainment, or Information Systems Services activities.Familiar with technical data development and sustainment processes.Experience building relationships with strategic customers.Experience developing sourcing strategies such as soliciting/analyzing requests for proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating supplier integration plans.Salary Range: $209,600 - $314,400
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
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