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Mechanical Engineering Manager

Logan, UT · On-site

$89K - $123K/yr

Own the mechanical engineering roadmap for the hardware product portfolio. * Drive NPI execution ... Direct structural integrity analyses including FEA, and ensure compliance with specifications and ...

Lion Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer

American Fork, UT · On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

Product & Hardware Engineering Support (growing focus over time) * Support Product Engineering on ... Direct experience with UL 9540/9540A/1973/1741 listed systems. * Familiarity with grid ...

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Lion Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer

American Fork, UT · On-site

$96K - $125K/yr

Product & Hardware Engineering Support (growing focus over time) * Support Product Engineering on ... Direct experience with UL 9540/9540A/1973/1741 listed systems. * Familiarity with grid ...

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Cricut

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

South Jordan, UT · On-site

Training technicians and lab workers and directing testing * Maintaining inventories and ordering ... Utilize quality engineering tools and techniques such as, gage R&R, SPC, DOE, design for ...

Cricut

Senior Hardware Test Engineer

South Jordan, UT · On-site

Training technicians and lab workers and directing testing * Maintaining inventories and ordering ... Utilize quality engineering tools and techniques such as, gage R&R, SPC, DOE, design for ...

Lion Energy

Embedded System Manager

American Fork, UT · On-site

Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for direct reports * Drive ... Typically 6+ years of embedded software, controls, or hardware engineering experience, including 2+ ...

Lion Energy

Embedded System Manager

American Fork, UT · On-site

Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for direct reports * Drive ... Typically 6+ years of embedded software, controls, or hardware engineering experience, including 2+ ...

Cricut

Senior UX Designer

South Jordan, UT · On-site +1

The team is uniquely positioned - with direct connections to the executive team and CEO - and we ... Strong ability to collaborate with teams across varying disciplines (hardware engineering, software ...

Cricut

Senior UX Designer

South Jordan, UT · On-site

The team is uniquely positioned - with direct connections to the executive team and CEO - and we ... Strong ability to collaborate with teams across varying disciplines (hardware engineering, software ...

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How much do director hardware engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director hardware engineering in Utah is $177,258.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $128,800.00 and $230,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of hardware engineering do?

A Director of Hardware Engineering leads and oversees teams responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware components and systems. This role involves setting technical direction, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring that projects meet performance, quality, and timeline goals. Directors also collaborate with other departments such as software engineering, product management, and manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions. Additionally, they play a key role in strategic planning and mentoring engineering talent within the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of hardware engineering, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Hardware Engineering, you need deep expertise in hardware design, project management, and a relevant engineering degree, often backed by extensive industry experience. Familiarity with CAD tools, hardware simulation software, and certifications in project management (such as PMP) are typically important. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for guiding teams and aligning engineering efforts with business goals. These skills ensure the successful delivery of innovative hardware solutions, team productivity, and alignment with organizational objectives.

How does a director of hardware engineering typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a product development cycle?

A Director of Hardware Engineering plays a pivotal role in coordinating with cross-functional teams such as software engineering, product management, manufacturing, and quality assurance throughout the product development lifecycle. They facilitate regular meetings to align on project goals, address technical challenges, and ensure that hardware designs integrate seamlessly with other system components. Additionally, they often mediate between technical staff and executive leadership to balance innovation, cost, and timelines, while promoting effective communication and problem-solving across departments.
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Electrical Engineering Manager 3 - 19399

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Roy, UT • On-site

$116K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 361 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription
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 Defense Systems sector is looking for a Manager 3, Design Engineering for MMIII CDR Execution. This leadership role is located in Roy, Utah and is within the Command Systems Business Unit. This is a leadership position with executive interactions internally and externally, and the successful candidate must display consistent impeccable judgment and embody Northrop Grumman Value and Leadership behaviors. The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels of customer and executive leadership and should be able to coordinate geographically dispersed teams.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You Will Get To Do:
  • Drive hardware engineering execution as a leader across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting into the Command Systems Business Unit (BU) organization.
  • Direct the implementation of integrated hardware engineering process across the CS Organization, driving consistency and implementation across program/product teams at all national locations and multiple subcontractor locations.
  • Drive a culture of empowerment and accountability that enables the team to efficiently execute to achieve results on time
  • Lead the planning and execution of the MMIII SLC subsystem Critical Design Review (CDR) for CS Hardware, including ownership of the integrated CDR schedule, entrance/exit criteria, and closure of all CDR actions.
  • Coordinate the preparation, integration, and quality of all CDR technical artifacts (requirements, design documentation, drawings, analyses, ICDs, test plans, and verification/validation plans) to ensure a coherent and defensible technical baseline.
  • Integrate inputs from geographically dispersed IPTs and suppliers to produce a unified CDR package that reflects consistent hardware architecture, interfaces, and manufacturing plans across Command Systems and the broader Sentinel enterprise.
  • Own CDR related risk and opportunity management, ensuring design, manufacturing readiness, nuclear surety, and supplier risks have credible mitigation plans and are clearly communicated to program and customer leadership.
  • Provide proactive management of earned value metrics associated with subsystem design, development and integration
  • Ensure Hardware Engineering product quality and consistency and manage auditing and oversight functions, including metrics development and management.
  • Implement architectural scope for the CS Hardware including:
    • Work across product teams and the Command Systems BU to ensure that hardware design is consistent, holistic, robust, and maintainable across the BU.
    • Programmatic and technical execution, oversight & management for Command Systems MMIII SLC Subsystems in the Command Systems BU
    • Successfully deliver Command Systems MMIII SLC hardware designs and implementations in support of the Sentinel CS BU. Specifics include custom hardware, integration onto the hardware platforms, and design integration of hardware assemblies and subsystems
    • Ensure successful integration of supplier hardware solutions to the overall MMIII SLC Subsystems
    • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to all levels of engineering staff
    • Support BU allocation and coordination of hardware engineering resources across various efforts
    • Ensure clear lines of communication with the customer regarding technical and programmatic topics of interest

Additional responsibilities may include:
  • Horizontally integrate across Design Engineering directorate as well as members of the Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization to ensure consistency of design engineering approach. This will help identify areas of opportunity to support upcoming challenges that are not currently being elevated.
  • Provide independent reviews of portfolio hardware, hardware and deliverables, focused deep dives in program and product teams, as well as driving compliance to processes and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for and support of engagement activities across all programs.
  • Identify and mentor high potential technical leaders.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • 3+ years experience developing requirements and designing qualification testing
  • 3+ years experience with EVMS on hardware development programs
  • ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
  • Experience Managing People
  • Active DoD TS clearance with Special Access Program, investigation must have been completed within last 5 years.
  • Exemplifies and demonstrates strong leadership characteristics and upholds company values
  • Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel
  • Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or control account manager
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.
  • Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, hardware, etc.)
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs
  • Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds
  • Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
  • Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,700.00 - $250,100.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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