Engineering Program Manager Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At  Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) is responsible for leading end-to-end engineering execution across the full program lifecycle. The EPM ensures the integrated engineering team delivers on cost, schedule, and technical performance. This role works in close partnership with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to drive program success and meet commitments. EPMs are essential to strengthening how we execute—bringing consistency, rigor, and visibility across all engineering efforts on a program.

Key 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 (GSC, MFG, MA) 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

This position will be full-time, on-site at our Sunnyvale, CA location.

Basic Qualifications for Engineering Program Manager:

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM field with 5+ years of related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 3+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 1+ years of related experience5+ 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 schedulesU.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for Engineering Program Manager:

Experience using metrics to drive decisions and program outcomes

Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills including presentation experience briefing senior levels of leadership, both internal and external5+ years engineering experience, including 2+ years leading multi discipline engineering teams

Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal / requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems

Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems

Demonstrated expertise in SysML modeling and MBSE tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Cameo). Ability to develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross‑reference artifacts

Strong understanding of engineering execution across the full program…