Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Manager Engineering 2 for the DMSMS (Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages) team to join our diverse team of professionals. This leadership position is located onsite in San Diego, CA.
Essential Functions:
This role will support the Product Support EI&E (Engineering Integration and Execution) and lead the DMSMS team and SOW (Statement of Work) execution. Under the direction and leadership of the Supportability Engineering team, the DMSMS Manager will work with Product Support and adjacent program functions to ensure proactive DMSMS management and services are executed in accordance with the portfolio of various Programs Statement of Work (SOW). This individual will lead internal DMSMS engineers and may include other internal/external Teammates/Suppliers to ensure Program Performance, cost/schedule and quality objectives are achieved in collaboration with the team.
This leader will manage a diverse team of DMSMS engineers and help coordinate between other teams internal and external to Product Support, internal leadership, and the customer to ensure proactive identification, management, and mitigation of obsolescence risks as defined by the SOW are achieved within budget, schedule, quality, and closure criteria.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field and 9 years of experience in obsolescence management, engineering, and/or Product Support or a Master of Science Degree in a STEM field and 7 years of experience in obsolescence management, engineering, and/or Product Support.
- Ability to receive final Government Secret Clearance
- US Citizenship is a requirement for employment.
- Previous experience working with Contracts and/or Program Management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working Supportability Engineering and/or Product Support efforts on development and/or sustainment programs.
Previous experience coordinating aspects of program execution including planning, baselining, and implementation across multiple teams.
Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in a STEM field and 9 years of experience in obsolescence management, engineering, and/or Product Support, or Master of Science and 7 years of experience.
- Ability to receive final Government Secret Clearance.
- US Citizenship is required for employment.
- Previous experience working with Contracts and/or Program Management.
- Previous experience working Supportability Engineering and/or Product Support efforts on development and/or sustainment programs.
- Experience coordinating program execution including planning, baselining, and implementation across multiple teams.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.







