director software engineering Director of Engineering management · Posted Mar 2, 2026
$176,100 – $264,100
USD per year

About this role

Northrop Grumman is hiring a director-level Director of Engineering in the software engineering function based in Palmdale, CA | Clearfield, UT. Compensation is listed at $176,100–$264,100 per year.

Role
Director of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
director
Track
Management
Location
Palmdale, CA | Clearfield, UT
Posted
Mar 2, 2026

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Job description

from Northrop Grumman careers

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Director 1 for a classified program. This leadership role will be located in Palmdale, CA or Clearfield, UT and reports directly to the division Mission Assurance Director 2. The Mission Assurance Director will lead all Mission Assurance efforts related to Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) on the program.

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