DMS and ModSim Manager Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman

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Palmdale, California

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/22/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

SecretTRAVEL:

Yes, 25 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

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. This role will be responsible for coordinating the priorities between multiple OU (Operating Units), ensuring high quality engineering analyses, talent development and management, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and CAM (Control Account Manager) duties for both teams. The DMSMS team is responsible for proactive monitoring and mitigation of obsolescence risks of the system and driving the program towards a predictable and manageable level of technical change and funding. The ModSim team is responsible for using advanced statistical analysis to integrate various factors that affect usage, deployment, fielding, and resupplying activities and project long-term requirements in order to achieve specific goals.

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 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

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same.

We do the right thing:

upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team.

We do what we promise:

holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results.

We commit to shared success:

operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer; setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement, and respond vigorously to change.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in STEM field (Science Technology Engineering Math) and at least 8 years of related experience of relevant experience and or another related experience or 6 years with Masters Degree in STEM

3 years experience with DMSMS and/or ModSim

Must have an active Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Must have the 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

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 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

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, 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

Primary Level Salary Range:

$146,600.00 - $219,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.

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