DMS and ModSim Manager Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 146,600 - 219,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for a full-time Manager Engineering 2 to lead the DMSMS and ModSim teams in either San Diego or Palmdale, California. This position involves supporting product integration, coordinating team priorities, ensuring quality analyses, and managing team development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in STEM with a minimum of 9 years of related experience and an active Secret clearance. Strong leadership skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Competitive salary range between $146,600 and $219,800 is provided along with benefits.

Qualifications

• 9 years of related experience in DMSMS, ModSim, or a related area.
• Active Secret clearance with a recent background investigation.
• US citizenship required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Support objectives of Product Support EI&E Director and OU Program Manager.
• Act as technical authority on DMSMS and ModSim.
• Mentor engineering team members.

Skills

DMSMS expertise

ModSim expertise

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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 have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Engineering 2 (DMSMS [Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages] and ModSim [Modeling and Simulation] Manager) to join our diverse team of professionals. This leadership position will be full time in the office and located in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA. This role will support the Product Support EI&E (Engineering Integration and Execution) and lead the DMSMS and ModSim team and SOW (Statement of Work) execution. It will coordinate priorities between multiple OU (Operating Units), ensure high‑quality engineering analyses, manage talent development, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and perform CAM (Control Account Manager) duties for both teams.

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 awareness of shifting best practices, procedures, and USG guidance to influence SOWs and keep Northrop Grumman as a leader in DMSMS and ModSim.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Field Support, and other functions to ensure production of high‑quality, technically sound analyses that drive leadership/customer action.
• Manage suppliers to ensure high‑value technical work is performed and delivered.
• Oversee 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 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with at least 9 years of related experience in DMSMS, ModSim, or another related area; or 7 years with Master’s degree in STEM.
• Must have an active Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the 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%. US citizenship is a requirement for employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current active in‑scope government Top Secret clearance with S1 or V2 special access.
• Previous experience with contracts and/or program management.
• Relevant experience in adjacent logistics support elements such as Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), Maintenance Planning, ModSim, Support Equipment Engineering (SEE), Prognostics & Health Management (PHM), Supportable Low Observables (SLO), Obsolescence Management, training systems, technical data, support hardware, fleet & field support, and product support management.
• Previous 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, and Estimate at Complete (EAC); 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 – $219,800.00. The above salary range is a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as scope, responsibilities, and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.