Engineering Program Manager Level 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an Engineering Program Manager for an on-site role in Sunnyvale, CA. Lead the program lifecycle, drive metrics, and ensure integration of hardware, software, and firmware.

The role requires strong systems engineering, EVM, and MBSE expertise, with US citizenship and a Secret clearance. Collaboration with multiple functions is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics or other STEM with 5+ years of related experience.
• MS in STEM with 3+ years of related experience or PhD with 1+ year.
• 5+ years of related engineering experience in a defense contractor context (EMD/LRIP).
• Experience in hardware, software, and firmware integration; EVM experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution across the program lifecycle (capture through delivery).
• Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance with disciplined execution.
• Integrate across engineering functions to ensure cohesive program alignment.

Skills

EVM experience

SysML/MBSE

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance

Education

BS in STEM

MS/PhD in STEM

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution across the entire program lifecycle (capture through delivery)
• Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance with disciplined execution
• Integrate across all engineering functions and partner organizations (GSC, MFG, MA) to ensure cohesive program alignment
• Enable data-informed decisions using program metrics and performance indicators
• Ensure adherence and appropriate rigor to all engineering processes
• Partner with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to align technical scope, staffing, and execution plans
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks and issues early
• Drive milestone reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) with clear entry/exit criteria and readiness

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Sunnyvale, CA location.

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Program Manager

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM field with 5+ years of related experience
• MS degree in STEM field with 3+ years of related experience
• or PhD in STEM field with 1+ years of related experience
• 5+ years of related engineering experience working in an engineering organization at a defense contractor during EMD and/or LRIP phases
• Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass hardware, software, and firmware
• Experience in development and Earned Value Management (EVM) of cost accounts and schedules
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for Engineering Program Manager

• Experience using metrics to drive decisions and program outcomes
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation experience briefing senior levels of leadership, both internal and external
• 5+ years engineering experience, including 2+ years leading multi discipline engineering teams
• Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal / requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems
• Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems
• Demonstrated expertise in SysML modeling and MBSE tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Cameo).
• Ability to develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross-reference artifacts
• Strong understanding of engineering execution across the full program lifecycle (beyond task tracking or a single discipline)
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, sites, and stakeholders
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman processes and operating procedures
• CAM certification with experience in ETCs and CEACs (or demonstrated experience performing CAM responsibilities)
• Demonstrated success guiding teams through proposals and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation, program planning including start-up, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), milestone or gate reviews and through all execution phases
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• 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

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.