Command Systems Hardware Design and Implementation Lead - Director 2

Northrop Grumman

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Roy, UT
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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Command Systems Hardware Design and Implementation Lead - Director 2

The Command Systems Hardware Design and Implementation Lead - Director 2 joins the Command Systems Business Unit to drive hardware engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio. This leadership role involves setting the vision for design engineering teams, establishing integrated hardware engineering processes, and managing development across mission systems, subsystem hardware, and nuclear surety processes. The lead will oversee architectural scope for launch execution, wing operations, physical security, and communications design integration. Key responsibilities include managing custom and commercial hardware solutions, performing risk management, and ensuring hardware compliance for the Sentinel Command Systems. Required skills include hardware design, EVMS, and experience with complex aerospace systems or ICBMs. The role requires managing geographically dispersed teams and ensuring hardware successfully integrates with the broader weapon system.

What you'll do

  • Set the vision for the design engineering team to execute hardware engineering for the Sentinel Command Systems.
  • Establish and direct integrated hardware engineering processes across all national and subcontractor locations.
  • Manage all aspects of development for mission systems, subsystem hardware, and nuclear surety processes.
  • Oversee architectural scope for launch execution, wing operations, physical security, and communications design.
  • Perform proactive risk and opportunity management across the full product lifecycle for system elements.
  • Ensure hardware designs meet requirements and integrate successfully with the rest of the weapon system.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and resource coordination for all levels of engineering staff.
  • Maintain clear lines of communication with the customer regarding technical and programmatic topics.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of progressive engineering experience, or Master’s and 8 years of experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • 5+ years of experience designing and developing hardware.
  • 5+ years of experience with EVMS on hardware development programs.
  • Experience managing people.
  • ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience (preferred).
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience (preferred).

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