Manager Engineering 2 - Modifications Section Manager

The Section Manager (SM) will lead a multi-disciplined engineering team responsible for planning, integrating, and executing B-2 modifications and providing onsite engineering support to the 509th Bomb Wing. The SM will work 90% of their time in the modifications discipline. This effort requires a wide range of expertise in aircraft structures, aircraft systems, low observables, composites, support equipment, and aircraft modifications. The SM will ensure that liaison, design, test, industrial, and manufacturing engineering functions are staffed and trained to support the accelerating pace of B-2 capability upgrades. The SM will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and facilitating communications, tasking, and scheduling with each individual contributor. Approximately 10% of the manager's time will be focused on recruiting, staffing, retaining talent, weekly team meetings, quarterly 1:1 meetings, and annual compensation reviews.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead, train and develop engineers to support technicians performing aircraft modifications and depot level repairs on multiple shifts

Provide technical support for the 509th Bomb Wing and Tenant Units at WAFB, for multi-discipline modification and sustainment technical support during normal day shift operations and 24/7 on-call operations

Support design reviews, provide technical review of new engineering designs and drawings, disposition engineering changes, and contribute to design of future modifications

Coordinate with internal and external agencies on aircraft modernization schedule.

Managing performance of section members and supervising employee development

Coordinating with the Department Manager and Programs to ensure appropriate staffing/de-staffing actions are developed and executed relative to their section, and managing employee movement between programs

Addressing performer statement of work, balancing resources among programs, and verifying proper charging practices are followed, including time-card approval

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 9 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 7 years of related professional/military experience

Must have B-2 modifications experience

Must have an active DoD 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 Special Access Program (SAP) and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Top Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Experience with USAF aircraft subsystem modification.

B-2 Material Review Board authority and experience.

Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures

Experience working on Special Access Programs or existing B-2 PAR.

Primary Level Salary Range: $119,900.00 - $179,900.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Warrensburg, MO

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10229684

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-04-22T20:23:50