Full-Time

Engineering Manager Level 1

Posted on 3/11/2025

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$129.9k - $194.9kAnnually

+ Overtime + Shift Differential + Discretionary Bonus

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Ability to work onsite at Sunnyvale, CA for a minimum of 4 days per week.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline) with 5 years of engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline) with 3 years of engineering experience.
  • Experience in functional/people management.
  • Ability to work onsite at Sunnyvale, CA for a minimum of 4 days per week.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Provide project and technical oversight of design activities performed by the group.
  • Prepare cost estimates, provide proposal inputs, and review proposal content for both internal and external customers.
  • Increasing machinery design engineering competencies through employee development and strategic hiring.
  • Balancing employee needs with business goals.
  • Provide ownership of and direction to the design processes used in the group.
  • Basic understanding of the Design, Manufacturing and Test Integration process.
  • Support department initiatives, forecasting and recruiting, technology roadmap creation, and champion continuous process improvements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience as a Technical Lead, Project Manager, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution.
  • Experience with requirements and interface management and verification.
  • Experience with design of fabricated and machined components, or design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems.
  • Technical project management experience with proven successful execution of technical projects to cost and schedule targets.
  • Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).
  • Understanding and knowledge of Agile (SCRUM) techniques and activities.
  • Knowledge of Design Engineering processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks.
  • Experience with proposals and Earned Value Management (EVM).

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and integrates complex systems for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Its products work by combining cutting-edge technology with extensive research and development to create comprehensive solutions tailored to specific defense needs. Unlike many competitors, Northrop Grumman emphasizes long-term contracts, which offer a stable revenue stream and allow for ongoing innovation. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market by continuously advancing its technological capabilities and meeting the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Northrop Grumman's innovation in AI technologies.
  • Growing interest in space exploration opens new markets for Northrop Grumman's space systems.
  • U.S. defense budget increase aligns with Northrop Grumman's nuclear modernization projects.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Palantir's AI systems may challenge Northrop Grumman's defense technology market share.
  • Unmanned fighters like YFQ-42 may disrupt traditional aerospace defense models.
  • Oerlikon's advancements in metal additive manufacturing could increase competition in efficiency.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space technologies.
  • The company has a strong track record with government contracts and defense solutions.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable and varied revenue stream.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Performance Bonus

Company News

The Defense Post
Mar 14th, 2025
Northrop Bags $267M Deal to Supply MQ-4C Triton Drones to US Navy

Northrop Grumman has secured a $267-million contract to produce two additional MQ-4C Triton drones for the US Navy,

Exchange Monitor
Mar 10th, 2025
Northrop Grumman does "static fire test" on Sentinel ICBM

Northrop Grumman is building the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to replace the Minuteman III ICBM as the land leg of the nuclear triad.

MarketBeat
Mar 10th, 2025
Callan Family Office LLC Invests $618,000 in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)

Callan Family Office LLC invests $618,000 in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC).

Olhar Digital
Mar 8th, 2025
Palantir launches AI systems for the US military

Additionally, Palantir has partnered with companies including Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Anduril Industries to enhance the program's capabilities.

MarketBeat
Mar 8th, 2025
Raymond James Financial Inc. Makes New $171.58 Million Investment in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC)

Raymond James Financial Inc. makes new $171.58 Million Investment in Northrop Grumman Co. (NYSE:NOC).

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