DMSMS & ModSim Engineering Manager (Secret Cleared)

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager Engineering 2 to lead the DMSMS and ModSim teams, coordinating priorities across units and ensuring high-quality analyses for the Product Support EI&E organization. The position is full-time in office, located in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA.

The role requires directing technical work, mentoring engineers, and shaping SOWs and proposals while traveling up to 25% and maintaining a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 9 years of related experience in DMSMS, ModSim and/or related fields, or 7 years with a Master’s degree.
• Must have an active Secret or higher clearance with recent background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain government Top Secret, SAP, and SCI clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and US citizenship required.

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 to share and align best practices.
• Maintain cognizance of shifting best practices and USG guidance to influence SOWs and maintain leadership in DMSMS and ModSim.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Global Supply Chain, Field Support, and other functions to ensure high-quality analyses.
• Manage suppliers to ensure high-value technical work is delivered.
• Oversee DMSMS mitigations by suppliers in coordination with customer and management.
• Formally present technical status and solutions to leadership and customer.
• Act as CAM for DMSMS and ModSim work packages as needed.
• Support and shape proposal activities.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Travel willingness 25%

US Citizenship

Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager Engineering 2 to lead the DMSMS and ModSim teams, coordinating priorities across units and ensuring high-quality analyses for the Product Support EI&E organization. The position is full-time in office, located in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA.

The role requires directing technical work, mentoring engineers, and shaping SOWs and proposals while traveling up to 25% and maintaining a Secret clearance.