Senior Systems Engineer & Engineering Program Lead

Northrop Grumman; Palatine Township (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead end-to-end engineering execution across the full program lifecycle at the Rolling Meadows site in IL. The role focuses on cost, schedule, and technical performance, requiring collaboration with multiple functional areas and senior leadership.

The position demands a strong background in defense programs, MBSE skills, and a track record with DoD processes, including EVM, IBRs, and milestone management. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM field with 8+ years of related experience
• MS degree in STEM field with 6+ years of related experience
• PhD in STEM field with 4+ years of related experience
• 1+ years of related engineering experience in a defense contractor during EMD/LRIP phases
• Experience in development and EVM of cost accounts and schedules

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering execution across the entire program lifecycle (capture through delivery)
• Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance with disciplined execution
• Integrate across engineering functions and partner organizations to ensure cohesive program alignment
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues early
• Drive milestone reviews with clear entry/exit criteria and readiness

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems thinking

MBSE tools

Stakeholder communication

EVM (Earned Value Management)

DoD familiarity

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. seeks an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead end-to-end engineering execution across the full program lifecycle at the Rolling Meadows site in IL. The role focuses on cost, schedule, and technical performance, requiring collaboration with multiple functional areas and senior leadership.

The position demands a strong background in defense programs, MBSE skills, and a track record with DoD processes, including EVM, IBRs, and milestone management. U.S.