Modeling Simulation & Analysis ( MS & A ) Engineering Manager
Quick Summary
Functional & People Leadership: Balance approximately 80% allocation to technical/programmatic work and 20% to functional management activities. Lead, develop,
At Northrop Grumman, we drive innovations that define possible. We’re seeking a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to lead and elevate our Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) capabilities in support of evolving mission needs. This is a dual role that combines technical project execution with people leadership, focused on delivering credible, mission-focused systems solutions and will be 100% on site at our Linthicum, MD location.
As an integral part of our Foundational Systems Engineering department located in Linthicum, MD you will focus on architecting the delivery of capabilities across multiple programs through the development and use of advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their interactions with the environment.
Responsibilities
~4 min readBachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
- →U.S Citizenship is required.
- →A current / active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
- →Ability to obtain and/or maintain Special Program Access.
- →1 year of experience in people management or leading engineering teams/IPTs.
- →Demonstrated experience in RF Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A).
Preferred Qualifications:
- →Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or other related technical fields.
- →Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
- →Experience leading functional or programmatic teams of 10+ engineers.
- →Experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Bash or C shell scripting on the Linux and Windows computing environments.
- →Domain experience in simulations of Radar/EW/ESM.
- →Experience working with digital signal processing and complex valued signal data.
- →Strong technical problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose performance issues and translate mission needs into actionable engineering approaches.
- →Knowledge of Agile/SAFe, EVMS, CAM, or similar methodologies.
- →Experience architecting environments and tools for large-scale simulation data aggregation and visualization.
- →Proven record of unifying technical solutions across product lines and guiding technical alignment.
- →Experience building and maintaining customer trust, including representing technical capabilities to customers and inter-agency partners.
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.
Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The 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 candidate's 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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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 9, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 3
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 9, 2026
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