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Senior Engineering Director - 2

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$209,000 - $313,600

This leader will guide the Launch Systems engineering organization and advise senior business and program leadership on complex technical matters. Responsibilities include shaping system architectures, directing chief engineers, coordinating cross-program solutions, overseeing design and flight-readiness reviews, and resolving non-conformances or failure investigations. The position also serves as a key customer interface and supports proposals, digital transformation, technology investments, and strategic engineering initiatives. It is suited to an experienced engineering executive or chief engineer with extensive people-management experience, strong systems engineering discipline, and broad oversight of aerospace or defense programs. The role is fully onsite in Chandler, follows a 9/80 schedule, and requires substantial experience with government customers and classified work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 20+ years experience including people management, or Master's degree with 18+ years experienceActive Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI approvalChief Engineer experience or significant technical leadership backgroundExpertise in system engineering processes and integrated system managementFamiliarity with Launch and Exploration engineering practices100% on-site presence requirement in Chandler, AZ
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2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.

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