Director of Data, Travel

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 11, 2024

Job Description:

Category: Engineering Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available 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 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Director 1 Aeronautical Engineering to join our diverse team of professionals supporting major defense programs located at R a ncho Bernardo (San Diego), CA . 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. These product lines support 9 different domestic and international customers in operations and with active and future modernization efforts. This position directly reports to the Vehicle Engineering National Director functionally and the RQ-4 Program Director for assignment manager. 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 including addressing cost, schedule, technical performance, and quality of all air vehicle work packages 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. Additional support will be required to ensure sustaining engineering services are adequately met for those designs and products. Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline and 10 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 leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost, and achieving all requirements 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance Ability to travel (approximately 10-25%) Master's degree in engineering or management Prior experience in program management or engineering leadership experience on a large United States Air Force program 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 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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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