Engineering Manager – Naval Turbo Machinery (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Manager level 1 in Sunnyvale, CA to guide a 15+ person team focused on power generation systems for naval submarines. You will drive lifecycle engineering, coordinate with multi-disciplinary groups, and manage cost/schedule targets while advancing technical excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, requirements management, and hands-on design oversight across mechanical, electrical, and subsystems engineering efforts.

Qualifications

• Leadership of engineering teams and staff development.
• Experience in requirements and interface management and verification.
• Proven ability to deliver complex hardware programs on time and to cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 15+ person engineering team.
• Provide project and technical oversight of design activities.
• Prepare cost estimates and review proposals for internal/external customers.
• Grow engineering competencies through development and hiring.
• Balance employee needs with business goals.
• Own and direct design processes used by the group.
• Support department initiatives, forecasting, and technology roadmap creation.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Technical leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineering Manager level 1 in Sunnyvale, CA to guide a 15+ person team focused on power generation systems for naval submarines. You will drive lifecycle engineering, coordinate with multi-disciplinary groups, and manage cost/schedule targets while advancing technical excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, requirements management, and hands-on design oversight across mechanical, electrical, and subsystems engineering efforts.