DMS and ModSim Manager Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 146,600 - 219,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a Manager Engineering 2 to lead the DMSMS and ModSim team in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will manage priorities, ensure high-quality engineering analyses, and support the Product Support EI&E Director.

A Bachelor's degree in STEM and relevant experience are required, along with an active Secret clearance. The role offers excellent salary and benefits including health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and substantial growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in DMSMS, ModSim, or a related field.
• Active Secret clearance or higher, with background investigation completed.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DMSMS and ModSim engineering team.
• Coordinate priorities across multiple Operating Units.
• Monitor and mitigate obsolescence risks.

Skills

Leadership

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world. We look for people with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, while enjoying an inclusive, intellectually curious culture.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Engineering 2 (DMSMS and ModSim Manager) to lead the DMSMS and ModSim team for Product Support EI&E. The role is full time, office‑based, and located in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA.

This leadership position supports the Product Support EI&E Director and OU Program Manager, coordinates priorities across multiple Operating Units, ensures high‑quality engineering analyses, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and performs CAM duties for both teams. The DMSMS team monitors and mitigates obsolescence risks of the system, while the ModSim team uses advanced statistical analysis to integrate factors that affect usage, deployment, fielding, and resupplying. The Manager mentors the engineering team, manages suppliers, presents technical status to leadership and the customer, and shapes proposal activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Product Support EI&E Director and OU Program Manager objectives
• Serve as the technical authority on DMSMS and ModSim
• Provide technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to engineering team members
• Coordinate with other DMSMS and ModSim leaders across the company to ensure sharing and alignment of best practices
• Maintain cognizance of shifting best practices, procedures, and USG guidance documents to generate opportunities and influence SOWs
• Coordinate with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Field Support, and other functions to produce high‑quality analyses that drive leadership/customer action
• Manage suppliers to ensure high‑value technical work is performed and delivered
• Oversee the execution of DMSMS mitigations by suppliers in coordination with the customer and Business Management
• Formally present technical status and solutions to leadership and the customer
• Act as the CAM for DMSMS and ModSim work packages as needed
• Support and shape proposal activities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least nine years of related experience in DMSMS, ModSim, or another related field, or seven years with a Master’s degree in STEM
• Active Secret clearance (or higher) with a background investigation completed within the last six years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret, Special Access Program (SAP), and SCI clearance within a reasonable time as determined by the company
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%
• U.S. Citizenship required for employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Current active in‑scope Top Secret clearance with S1 or V2 special access
• Experience working with contracts and/or program management
• Relevant experience in logistics support elements such as Logistics Support Analysis, Maintenance Planning, ModSim, SEE, PHM, SLO, Obsolescence Management, Training Systems, Technical Data, Support Hardware, Fleet & Field Support, and Product Support Management
• Experience driving process changes/improvements and leading multi‑functional teams on complex tasks, with strong communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated financial management skills, including development and control of program budgets, schedules, Estimate at Complete (EAC), and ability to recognize and capture program changes
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint
• Previous U.S. Military experience with operations and/or aircraft maintenance background

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 – $219,800.00. The salary is based on the role’s scope and candidate experience, education, and skills.

Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off, overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potential long‑term incentives for VP or Director positions. Flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and abundant learning opportunities are also offered.

EEO Statement

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.