Engineering Program Manager Level 3

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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,

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OtherEngineering Program Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Responsibilities

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→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

Requirements

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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 in development and Earned Value Management (EVM) of cost accounts and schedules
U.S. Citizenship required

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.