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Entry Level Engineering Management Jobs in California

Trimark Associates

Associate Meter Engineer

Folsom, CA · On-site

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Description The Associate Meter Engineer is an entry-level engineering ... Provides design input and redlines to engineering, project management, and metering teams. * Learns ...

GCX

Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Create and revise 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWorks ... Utilize Windchill PDM to manage design information * Support prototype, testing, verification, and ...

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How much do entry level engineering management jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level engineering management in California is $29.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.65 and $28.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Engineering Management position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Engineering Management professional, you typically need a background in engineering, emerging leadership skills, and a relevant degree such as a BS in engineering or engineering management. Familiarity with project management tools (like MS Project or Asana), basic budgeting, and exposure to Lean or Six Sigma methodologies are often expected. Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to motivate small teams help candidates stand out. These skills are important because this role bridges technical teamwork and project coordination, ensuring projects meet quality and timeline objectives while fostering team development.

What are some typical responsibilities for someone in an Entry Level Engineering Management role?

In an Entry Level Engineering Management position, you'll often split your time between technical project work and supporting team coordination efforts. You might help oversee project timelines, allocate resources, track progress, and assist in resolving technical challenges by facilitating communication among team members. Collaboration with engineers, quality assurance, and sometimes cross-functional departments like procurement or marketing is common. As you grow in the role, you'll gain exposure to leadership tasks such as conducting meetings, reporting project status to higher management, and providing feedback to junior team members.

What is an Entry Level Engineering Management job?

An Entry Level Engineering Management job is a position designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want to combine engineering expertise with leadership responsibilities. These roles typically involve overseeing small teams, coordinating projects, assisting senior managers, and ensuring technical tasks align with business goals. Entry-level engineering managers often work on process improvements, resource allocation, and communication between departments. They gain experience in both technical problem-solving and managerial decision-making to prepare for higher-level leadership roles.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Engineering Management job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,883 per year, or $29.3 per hour.
Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Java

Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - Java

Northrop Grumman Corporation

El Segundo, CA • On-site

$114K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 352 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Software Engineer - Java or Principal Software Engineer - Java to join our team on site in San Diego, CA or El Segundo, CA.

The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in a lab environment and be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

Work with a team of developers and integrators focused on delivering software products as part of an IFC.

Participate in the software development cycle including design, implementation and delivery of build/test/release.

Work with object oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, Web Services, XML and related technologies (i.e., XPath, XSLT, XSD)

Develop enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a SOA environment

Work in a process-oriented software development environment across the software lifecycle

Collaborate with team members on a regular basis.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

This position may be filled as either a level 2 Software Engineer - Java or level 3 Principal Software Engineer - Java.

Basic Qualifications:

Level 2: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and entry level engineering experience;

Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience.

Direct experience developing Java applications

Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Top Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Program Access (SAP/PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Experience in developing enterprise solutions for Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) in a SOA environment

Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Cucumber, microservices, Security+, Agile development, GUI applications, threading, object oriented programming, design patterns, JMS, and web technologies including Knockout, Web Services, XML and related technologies (i.e., XPath, XSLT, XSD)

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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