Engineering Program Manager Level 3 at Northrop Grumman — Sunnyvale, USA | Base Career

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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.

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.

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 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 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 external
5+ 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 lifecycle (beyond task tracking or a single discipline)
Proven ability to collaborate across functions, sites, and stakeholders
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman processes and operating procedures
CAM certification with experience in ETCs and CEACs (or demonstrated experience performing CAM responsibilities)
Demonstrated 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 through all execution phases
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Engineering Program Manager Level 3