SDS- Director of Engineering - SLP-A Chief Engineer 1

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Director of Engineering 1 - SLP-A Chief Engineer in our SDS Division. This leadership role will be located in Roy, Utah or Bellevue, Nebraska. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. What You’ll Get To Do: The selected candidate will fill role of the Command and Launch Chief Engineer supporting the Secondary Launch Platform for the Office of the Chief Engineer in our SDS Division. Responsibilities include the following: Provide technical leadership in Design and Development of the Secondary Launch Platform (SLP-A) Focusing horizontally on resolving high-level Systems challenges Ensuring execution of overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule Supporting strategic SDS Division initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews Driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings with Sentinel partners Utilizing Model-Based Engineering to deliver a highly sustainable Weapon System Advising program technical leadership on program, schedule, and technical matters Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k 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 a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and a minimum 10 years of related experience Experience managing and leading a technical and complex program effort 3 years experience with: Experience developing and administering budgets and standards of performance Experience in developing and implementing technologies associated with production processes with efficient and sustainable implementation U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance (investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years) and the ability to obtain program special access. 10 years of system integration and supplier management experience Experience in leading a high-paced product development and test/demonstration team Experience in system development, integration, and test Experience integrating multiple engineering specialties and stakeholders across multiple Integrated Product Teams and Suppliers Experience leading design, production, and integration of complex systems Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience Design Engineering/Computer-aided Design (CAD) experience and engineering releases utilizing Product Lifecycle Management tools Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel Be able and willing to travel up to 25% as a part of the role These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: Master’s Degree in STEM Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds Experience in Command and Control (C2) Extensive experience in supplier technical management Experience in systems integration Primary Level Salary Range: $170,600.00 - $256,000.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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