Engineering Program Manager Level 3
About The Position
The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) leads end-to-end engineering execution across the full program lifecycle, ensuring the integrated engineering team delivers on cost, schedule, and technical performance. The role partners closely with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to align technical scope, staffing, and execution plans, and to meet program commitments. EPMs strengthen execution by providing consistency, rigor, and visibility across engineering efforts. This is a full-time, on-site position in Sunnyvale, California, with travel approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. No clearance is required to start; the preferred qualification is an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or another STEM field and 5+ years of related experience; or a master’s degree in a STEM field and 3+ years of related experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM field and 1+ 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 encompassing hardware, software, and firmware.
- Experience in development and Earned Value Management (EVM) of cost accounts and schedules.
- U.S. citizenship required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using metrics to drive decisions and program outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting and briefing senior internal and external leaders.
- 5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Experience across the engineering process, from proposal and requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems.
- Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems.
- Expertise in SysML modeling and MBSE tools such as IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, or Cameo; ability to develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross-reference artifacts.
- Strong understanding of engineering execution across the full program lifecycle, beyond task tracking or a single discipline.
- Ability to collaborate across functions, sites, and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Northrop Grumman processes and operating procedures.
- CAM certification and experience with ETCs and CEACs, or demonstrated experience performing CAM responsibilities.
- Success guiding teams through proposals and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation, program planning including start-up, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), milestone or gate reviews, and all execution phases.
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering execution across the entire program lifecycle, from capture through delivery.
- Drive cost, schedule, and technical performance through disciplined execution.
- Integrate engineering functions and partner organizations, including GSC, MFG, and MA, to ensure cohesive program alignment.
- Enable data-informed decisions using program metrics and performance indicators.
- Ensure adherence to engineering processes and apply appropriate rigor.
- 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, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR, with clear entry and exit criteria and readiness.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
