Systems Engineering Manager 2- Mission Modeling Simulation

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a Systems Engineering Manager Level 2, Mission Modeling Simulation, to lead a section of engineers and contribute senior individual‑level analysis. You will design physics‑based models, craft mission engagement scenarios, and perform quantitative analyses to support requirements and design decisions.

You will work 85% technically and 15% as a homeroom manager on-site in Chandler, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance missile and interceptor

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active US Government Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering; Physics; Applied Mathematics; Computer Science) with 8+ years in modeling & simulation; or Master’s with 6+ years; or Ph.D. with 4+ years.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a section of Systems Modeling Simulation engineers (8-15 personnel).
• Be responsible for hiring, development, training, and retention of section talent.
• Provide leadership, management, feedback, and direction to team members including timesheet approval and performance reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the section/team including metrics, resource balancing, process adherence, and issue resolution.
• Promote professional development and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Develop and integrate mission‑level and system‑level models, algorithms, and simulations for missiles, interceptors, sensors, threats, and C2 systems.
• Perform trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and DOE to quantify performance and mission utility.
• Document methods and results in reports and present findings to teams.

Skills

Operations analysis

Virtual simulation tools

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

DOE/experimental design

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

Brawler

STK

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager Level 2, Mission Modeling Simulation, located in Chandler, AZ.

This position will manage a team of engineers and serve as a senior individual contributor developing and applying high‑fidelity, mission-level and system-level models and simulations for missile and interceptor systems.

This role will be a combination of 85% technical work and 15% functional homeroom manager. You will design and implement physics‑based models, construct mission and engagement scenarios, and perform quantitative analyses that support requirements development, design trades, and performance verification. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands‑on modeling and analysis while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams.

This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a section of Systems Modeling Simulation engineers (8-15 personnel)
• Be responsible for hiring, development, training, and retention of section talent
• Provide leadership, management, feedback, and direction to team members including: time sheet approval, regular performance reviews, mentoring, training, engagement strategies, corrective actions, etc.
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the section/team including metrics, balancing of resources, adherence to process / standards, and resolving critical/urgent program/technical issues
• Promote the professional development of the Systems Engineering team and foster a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around employee engagement and inclusion, affordability, innovation, value growth and continuous improvement
• Provide clear assignments, helps employees connect their efforts to the bigger picture, creates an inclusive work environment characterized by mutual respect and the valuing of differences, and builds a culture that motivates employees to their highest levels of performance
• Develop and integrate mission‑level and system‑level performance models, algorithms, and simulations of missiles, interceptors, sensors, threats, and command‑and‑control systems
• Perform operations and behavior analysis, mission effectiveness studies, and assess architecture alternatives for delivering an effect or capability within a broader campaign, including end‑to‑end engagement and campaign‑level assessments
• Perform trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and design of experiments to quantify performance, robustness, and mission utility
• Document assumptions, methods, and results in clear technical reports and present findings to project teams and technical reviewers

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Active US Government Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering; Physics; Applied Mathematics; Computer Science) and 8 years of related experience in modeling and simulation or operations analysis; or Master's degree and 6 years ; or Ph.D. and 4 years
• Management experience with the understanding and support of Northrop Grumman ProP, as well as knowledge of the Systems Modeling Simulation area
• Deep knowledge of Systems Engineering principles (e.g., requirements development, interface management, verification, risk management, etc.)
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing senior-level personnel in an engineering environment
• Demonstrated experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis for defense systems, preferably missiles, interceptors, or related weapon/mission systems
• Hands‑on experience with operations analysis and/or virtual simulation tools (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS, Brawler, STK, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Strong background in probability, statistics, and design of experiments applied to weapon system and mission performance
• People focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with senior leadership, customers, and technical stakeholders, including briefing complex analysis outcomes to