Northrop Grumman seeks an Engineering Manager, level 2 to provide technical leadership for our Marine Systems in Sunnyvale, CA. You will lead a team specializing in the development, manufacture, assembly, and testing of complex power generation systems for next-generation naval submarines, driving technical excellence from concept through delivery.
What You'll Do
- Lead and coordinate a 25+ person engineering team with 2+ supporting managers.
- Provide project and technical oversight of all design activities performed by the group.
- Prepare cost estimates, provide proposal inputs, and review proposal content for internal and external customers.
- Increase machinery design engineering competencies through employee development and strategic hiring.
- Balance employee needs with business goals.
- Provide ownership of and direction to the design processes used within the group.
- Support department initiatives, forecasting, recruiting, technology roadmap creation, and champion continuous process improvements.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 8 years of engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of engineering experience.
- Experience in functional and people management.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Sunnyvale, CA.
- US Citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Nice to Have
- 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.
- Experience with proposals and Earned Value Management (EVM).
Team & Environment
You will manage an integrated engineering team of 25+ engineers with 2+ supporting managers. The team consists of a diverse staff with backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerothermal, Acoustics, Structural, and Systems Engineering.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation Range: $161,100.00 - $241,700.00
- Health, life, and disability insurance coverage
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Overtime and shift differential eligibility
- Discretionary bonus, annual bonuses, and Long Term Incentives
Work Mode
This role is 100% onsite at our Sunnyvale, CA location.
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.



