Senior Systems Engineer & Engineering Program Leader

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a seasoned engineering leader at the Rolling Meadows, IL site to drive execution across the full program lifecycle, from capture through delivery. You will coordinate across engineering functions and partners to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals within a defense program.

Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance, with experience in DoD programs and Earned Value Management.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM field with 12+ years of related experience.
• MS degree in STEM field with 10+ years of related experience.
• PhD in STEM field with 8+ 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
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Physics

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a seasoned engineering leader at the Rolling Meadows, IL site to drive execution across the full program lifecycle, from capture through delivery. You will coordinate across engineering functions and partners to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance goals within a defense program.

Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance, with experience in DoD programs and Earned Value Management.