Systems Engineering Manager 2- Mission Modeling Simulation

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

20d • $139,100 - $208,700 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 program and customer leadership
• Demonstrated time management skills and resolve to drive tasks to completion, both independently and in collaborative teams, and possess strong mentoring / training skills

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access; active TS/SAP is highly preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Missile/interceptor guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), RF or EO/IR seeker/sensor modeling, Integrated air defense systems (IADS) or threat modeling, Electronic attack, electronic protection, and countermeasures modeling, Survivability, lethality, and vulnerability analysis at the weapon or mission level
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or similar languages for algorithm development, model integration, scripting, and data analysis
• Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and digital engineering practices (e.g., Cameo/SysML) and their use in linking models to requirements
• Experience with real‑time simulation and man‑in‑the‑loop or hardware‑in‑the‑loop test environments
• Experience working within an Agile development workflow using tools such as Jira and Bitbucket/Git

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

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager