Staff EPM, Airborne Navigation Systems (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Staff Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead engineering execution for airborne navigation systems and safety‑critical capabilities. You will partner with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and IPTs to deliver on cost, schedule, and technical commitments.

This full‑time, on‑site role requires leading multi‑disciplinary teams, risk management, and compliance with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or related technical field with 12+ years of related experience
• Master’s with 10+ years; or PhD with 8+ years
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance
• Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams on complex programs
• Experience with EVM, CAM responsibilities, and cost/schedule management for engineering scope
• Familiarity with defense electronic systems and DoD lifecycle processes

Responsibilities

• Lead cost, schedule, and execution of all engineering scope on the program
• Ensure engineering rigor and compliance with MIL‑STD‑810, DO‑178, MIL‑STD‑882, DO‑229
• Interface with Program Manager, Chief Engineer, and IPTs
• Develop staffing plans and Work Load Forecasts
• Identify and mitigate program risks and opportunities
• Maintain IMS, earned value status, and total cost estimates

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems development

Cost & schedule management

EVM & CAM responsibilities

DoD standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree (MS/MEng)

PhD in STEM

Tools

DoD standards docs

Job description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Staff Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead engineering execution for airborne navigation systems and safety‑critical capabilities. You will partner with Program Managers, Chief Engineers, and IPTs to deliver on cost, schedule, and technical commitments.

This full‑time, on‑site role requires leading multi‑disciplinary teams, risk management, and compliance with DoD standards.