Senior Engineering Program Manager – Systems Delivery

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead end-to-end engineering execution across the full program lifecycle, coordinating hardware, software, and firmware teams.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering leadership within defense programs, strong EVM experience, and a proven ability to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance.

On-site position with relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics; MS/PhD in STEM preferred.
• 5+ years engineering experience in a defense contractor environment (EMD/LRIP).
• Experience with hardware, software, firmware integration; EVM and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Metrics-driven decisions

Communication skills

MBSE modeling

SysML modeling

Earned Value Management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Physics

MS in STEM field

PhD in STEM field

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to lead end-to-end engineering execution across the full program lifecycle, coordinating hardware, software, and firmware teams.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering leadership within defense programs, strong EVM experience, and a proven ability to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance.

On-site position with relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.