Senior Staff Engineering Program Manager – EPM

Northrop Grumman

. Serve as the primary point of contact for engineering execution to the Program Management Office .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDulles • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $192,800 - $289,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex technical programs and multidisciplinary teams, with a strong focus on engineering execution, risk management, and budget oversight. Proven ability to lead spacecraft development projects from proposal through delivery while ensuring compliance with government standards.

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EVMS ExpertiseProgram Management ExperienceMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipSpacecraft Product DevelopmentRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project Budget ManagementTechnical Program ManagementCost EstimationEAC ManagementProposal DevelopmentIntegrated Master Schedule (IMS)Subcontract/Supplier ManagementEngineering DevelopmentLifecycle DevelopmentRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationLeadershipTeam GuidanceProcess ImprovementProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Top-Secret Security ClearanceTS/SCI or TS with SAP (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft DevelopmentAerospaceDefenseEngineering MetricsMission AssuranceIntegrated Product Team (IPT)Chief EngineerSystems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT)Engineering ExecutionGovernment Compliance

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for engineering execution to the Program Management Office
Lead IPT Leads and Subsystem Leads across Systems, Hardware, Software, Integration and Test, Production, and other disciplines through proposal, design, build, and delivery phases
Oversee engineering challenges, risk mitigation, and process improvement across spacecraft development programs
Manage project budgets, schedules, EVMS, EACs, risk and opportunity management, proposal quoting, resource demands, and work execution/forecasts according to the SOW
Provide progress briefings to internal and external stakeholders
Oversee technical execution and program performance
Guide senior engineers and Integrated Product Team Leads
Interface with Chief Engineers, Lead Systems Engineers, PMO, Supply Chain, and Mission Assurance to deliver commitments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of professional experience, or Master’s degree with 12 years of professional experience, or PhD with 10 years of professional experience
Active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
Candidate must obtain final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period as determined by the company
Experience in at least one spacecraft product development program
4+ years leading multidisciplinary teams achieving technical, cost, and schedule targets
8+ years of technical engineering development and integration
Experience in the full lifecycle development of a product
Experience managing budgets and complex technical programs
Expertise in EVMS and prior CAM experience managing tracked projects, with success in cost estimation
Demonstrated success in EAC management, proposals, IMS, and subcontract/supplier management
Prior experience as a Chief Engineer, SEIT Lead, IPT Lead, Program Manager, Project Manager, or EPM, in addition to CAM experience
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance
Preferred: Active TS/SCI or TS with SAP
Preferred: Advanced degree in STEM or related fields
Preferred: Program management experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects from concept to delivery
Preferred: Full product lifecycle experience in spacecraft and/or ground systems
Preferred: 5+ years directing multifunction engineering teams, project planning, and risk management
Preferred: 5+ years leading engineering teams through development/design programs in aerospace, defense, or related sectors
Preferred: Experience with staffing, engineering metrics, and training resources/tools
Preferred: Risk/opportunity/issue management for complex hardware/software systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business