Technical Program Lead (Secret Clearance) – Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 171,000

Full time

14 days+

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Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Level 2/3 Technical Program Lead to work in Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) Management as a Systems Engineer and lead technical programs on the AISR&T program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. You will coordinate across engineering, integration/test, and program management to ensure aligned deliveries.

The role requires a strong systems engineering background, experience with PI planning, and an active clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; 2+ years military/professional experience or Master's with related experience
As Level 3: 5+ years STEM-related experience or Master's with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year experience
Active US Government Secret clearance (or higher) or current enrollment into Continuous Evaluation

Responsibilities

Define and maintain IFC scope, content, and entry/exit criteria with engineering, integration, and leadership
Align IFC builds with milestones, lab/flight events, and customer deliveries; track readiness and close gaps
Support PI planning by defining objectives, dependencies, and commitments
Act as technical focal between systems, software, hardware, network, cyber, and labs
Contribute to roadmaps, schedules, and status for IFCs and PIs; report progress to leadership
Track readiness (requirements, design, implementation, integration, test) and close gaps
Develop integrated plans and schedules for IFCs and PIs within scope