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Matternet

Engineering Program Manager

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$160K - $205K/yr

We're hiring an Engineering Program Manager to be the connective tissue across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and flight operations - turning ambitious plans into shipped hardware ...

Matternet

Engineering Program Manager

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$160K - $205K/yr

We're hiring an Engineering Program Manager to be the connective tissue across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and flight operations - turning ambitious plans into shipped hardware ...

GKN Aerospace

Engineering Program Manager

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$134K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Program Manager for our Engineering organization to lead various current and future projects within Repair solutions, NPI ...

Banner Quality Management Inc

Program Manager

Oxnard, CA · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred). * Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in program/project management supporting DoD ...

Industrious Ventures

Program Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

We are seeking a Program Manager with a strong engineering background to lead complex embedded systems programs supporting defense and space applications. This role requires a hands‑on technical ...

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Engineering Program Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

Partner with hardware engineers to understand subsystem tradeoffs - actuators, sensors, power systems - and translate them into program-level decisions and schedule impacts * Manage the software ...

Velaura

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$200K - $500K/yr

As Senior Engineering Program Manager, you will drive execution of our Physical AI System-on-Chip (SoC) program across its full scope: silicon development, platform hardware, software, and third ...

Velaura

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$200K - $500K/yr

As Senior Engineering Program Manager, you will drive execution of our Physical AI System-on-Chip (SoC) program across its full scope: silicon development, platform hardware, software, and third ...

Velaura

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

As Senior Engineering Program Manager, you will drive execution of our Physical AI System-on-Chip (SoC) program across its full scope: silicon development, platform hardware, software, and third ...

Astor & Sanders Corporation

Program Manager

Port Hueneme, CA · On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred). * Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in program/project management supporting DoD ...

Apple

Engineering Program Manager, AppleCare

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $311K/yr

Description As an AppleCare Engineering Program Manager, you will drive the overall execution of diagnostic projects from conceptualization and design to development and deployment. You will work ...

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How much do engineer program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineer program manager in California is $124,941.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,300.00 and $127,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an engineer program manager?

An Engineer Program Manager (EPM) is a professional who oversees and coordinates engineering projects from conception through completion. They work closely with engineering teams, stakeholders, and other departments to ensure that technical projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. EPMs manage schedules, resolve issues, and facilitate communication between different teams to keep projects on track. Their role often blends technical expertise with project management skills, making them essential for successful engineering initiatives.

How does an engineer program manager typically collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams during a project?

As an Engineer Program Manager, you will act as a bridge between engineering teams and other departments such as product management, quality assurance, and operations. You’ll facilitate clear communication, set project expectations, and help resolve roadblocks to keep projects on track. Regular meetings, progress updates, and documentation are common practices to ensure alignment and accountability. Your ability to balance technical understanding with project management skills is crucial in driving successful outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engineer program manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Engineer Program Manager, you need a solid engineering background, project management expertise, and typically a degree in engineering or a related field, often with PMP or similar certification. Familiarity with project management software like Microsoft Project, JIRA, or Asana, and technical documentation tools is essential. Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help drive cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These abilities are crucial for delivering complex engineering projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

What is the difference between Engineer Program Manager vs Software Engineer?

AspectEngineer Program ManagerSoftware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Project Management certifications (e.g., PMP)Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field, coding skills
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, project planning, stakeholder communicationDesign, develop, test software applications
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hardware firms, product developmentSoftware companies, tech startups, IT departments

The main difference is that Engineer Program Managers focus on overseeing projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery, while Software Engineers primarily develop and implement software solutions. Both roles often collaborate closely but serve distinct functions within tech organizations.

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Infographic showing various Engineer Program Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,941 per year, or $60.1 per hour.

Engineering Program Manager

El Cajon, CA • On-site

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$128K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Program Manager for our Engineering organization to lead various current and future projects within Repair solutions, NPI-projects, qualifications efforts and machine/cell installations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional efforts, managing project timelines, and ensuring successful project delivery within budget.

Job Responsibilities
  • Defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. You will be asked to assist in the initial stages of the RFQ's.
  • Create and maintain the project charter with the project sponsor and program manager. Clearly define the project objectives and baseline, which will lead to a plan to realize those objectives.
  • Set up the project structure to enable measuring project performance.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to monitor and track progress.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the tooling department, operations, business development team, vendors, and engine manufacturer to ensure seamless project execution
  • Ensure that the project is delivered on-time, on-value, within scope, and within budget.
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless project execution, ensuring resource availability and allocation.
  • Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, value, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
  • Measure and analyze project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and define recovery plans where deviations to the plan demand.
  • Provide regular progress updates to Steering Committee, report and escalate to management as needed.
  • Manage relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
  • Ability to act in a technical capacity to establish the required repairs and can coach supporting functions through the technical challenges.
  • Actively assess the risk profile and determine effective mitigation plans to minimize project risks.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters and aligning with checklists.
  • Meet business case objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or in lieu of degree 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
  • 5+ Years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
  • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.  
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Acts without supervision in own area whilst able to supervise others

Preferred Qualifications:

  • GKN experience and/or Aeropspace industry experience
  • Experience in an MRO organization is strongly preferred
  • PMP or similar project management certification is a plus
  • Leadership and team management
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Ability to apply complex and non-routine analysis
  • Competent member of the technical community with a good understanding of other disciplines
  • Understands the formal and informal structure of the business
  • Provides support to the technical community and show commercial awareness at local level

Compensation Range:  Salary Range 120K - 150K

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.  And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN.  We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.  It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'.  By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. 

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