Engineering Program Manager Level 3

Description

The engineering program manager (EPM) leads engineering execution from start to finish across the full program lifecycle.

The EPM keeps the integrated engineering team on track for cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will work closely with the Program Manager and Chief Engineer to drive program success and hit commitments.

The role brings consistency, rigor, and visibility to all engineering work on a program.

Responsibilities

• Run engineering execution from capture through delivery across the whole program.
• Keep cost, schedule, and technical performance on target through disciplined execution.
• Coordinate all engineering functions and partner groups (GSC, MFG, MA) so the program stays aligned.
• Use program metrics and performance indicators to support data-informed decisions.
• Make sure engineering processes are followed with the right level of rigor.
• Work with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to align technical scope, staffing, and execution plans.
• Spot, report, and reduce risks and issues early.
• Lead milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR, with clear entry and exit criteria and readiness checks.

Requirements

• A BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or another STEM field with 5+ years of related experience, an MS in a STEM field with 3+ years, or a PhD in a STEM field with 1+ years.
• 5+ years of engineering experience at a defense contractor, during EMD and/or LRIP phases.
• Experience collaborating on complex projects that include hardware, software, and firmware.
• Experience developing cost accounts and schedules and applying Earned Value Management (EVM).
• U.S. citizenship.
• An active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Preferred: experience using metrics to drive decisions and program outcomes.
• Preferred: strong written and verbal communication, including briefing senior leaders inside and outside the company.
• Preferred: 5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Preferred: experience across the engineering process, from proposals and requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding.
• Preferred: experience decomposing requirements for DoD platforms or systems.
• Preferred: expertise in SysML modeling and MBSE tools such as IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, or Cameo, including building and maintaining system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross-reference artifacts.
• Preferred: a working understanding of engineering execution across the full lifecycle, beyond task tracking or a single discipline.
• Preferred: a proven record of working across functions, sites, and stakeholders.
• Preferred: familiarity with the company's processes and operating procedures.
• Preferred: CAM certification with experience in ETCs and CEACs, or demonstrated CAM work.
• Preferred: success guiding teams through proposals, Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation, program start-up planning, Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), gate reviews, and all execution phases.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site role in Sunnyvale, CA.

Travel is about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

A security clearance is not required to start, but an active Secret clearance is listed as a requirement.

The base salary range is $114,000.00 to $171,000.00. This is a general guideline, and the offer depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may be available on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.