DMS and ModSim Manager Engineer 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 146,600 - 219,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Engineer, 2 specializing in DMSMS and ModSim. This full-time role is based in San Diego or Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership and manage supplier relationships, ensuring high-quality analyses that drive customer action.

The ideal applicant has a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and over 9 years of relevant experience, along with an active Secret clearance. This position also includes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in DMSMS, ModSim, or a related area.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Support EI&E Director.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
• Manage suppliers and oversee execution of DMSMS mitigations.

Skills

DMSMS

ModSim

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Master's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems invites applications for the position of Manager Engineer, 2 (DMSMS and ModSim Manager). This full‑time leadership role is based in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes (Secret). Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Product Support EI&E Director and OU Program Manager objectives.
• Serve as 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 and ensure Northrop Grumman is a leader in the fields of DMSMS and ModSim.
• Coordinate with other Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Field Support, and other functions as needed to ensure the teams generate high quality and technically sound 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 9 years of related experience in DMSMS, ModSim, or a related area; or 7 years with a Master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Active Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government Top Secret, Special Access Program (SAP), and SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required for employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current active in-scope government Top Secret clearance with S1 or V2 special access.
• Previous experience working with contracts and/or program management.
• Relevant experience in adjacent logistics support elements such as Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) & Maintenance Planning, Modeling & Simulation (ModSim), Support Equipment Engineering (SEE), Prognostics & Health Management (PHM), Supportable Low Observables (SLO), Obsolescence Management, Training & 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 the ability to recognize and capture program changes.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Previous U.S. military experience with operations and/or aircraft maintenance background.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary range: $146,600.00 – $219,800.00, depending on scope, responsibilities, experience, and education. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives for suitable positions.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.