Program Management Director – Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystem

Northrop Grumman

. Drive hardware engineering execution as a leader across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting into the Command Systems Business Unit (BU) organization.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRoy • Alabama, California, Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $193,800 - $336,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive hardware engineering execution as a leader across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting into the Command Systems Business Unit (BU) organization.
Implement the vision for design engineering team to successfully execute hardware engineering for the Sentinel Command Systems Launch Execution Subsystem
Direct the implementation of integrated hardware engineering process across the CS Organization.
Drive a culture of empowerment and accountability that enables the team to efficiently execute to achieve results on time
Manage all aspects of development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component hardware design engineering.
Provide proactive management of earned value metrics associated with subsystem design, development and integration.
Ensure Hardware Engineering product quality and consistency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of progressive engineering experience, or Master’s and 8 years’ of experience.
Experience managing people
3+ years experience designing and developing hardware.
3+ years experience with EVMS on hardware development programs
Active DoD Secret clearance, investigation must have been completed within last 5 years.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

hardware engineeringdesign engineeringsubsystem designcomponent hardware designearned value management system (EVMS)hardware developmentintegrationproduct qualitydevelopment managementmission/weapon system engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipempowermentaccountabilityteam managementproactive managementcommunicationresults-orientedtime managementcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeDoD Secret clearance