Senior F-35 Mod Planner & Integrator

Northrop Grumman; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced F-35 Project Manager / Mod Integrator to lead the Mod Planning & Integration Team. You will blend aircraft engineering, depot-level modifications, and Agile leadership to deliver F-35 modifications and sustainment.

You will partner with Lockheed Martin, BAE, Depot Teams, and CFTs to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to high quality standards. This role suits someone who thrives in complex, structured environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science (STEM) + 5 years aircraft maintenance or Depot Level Mod experience or Master’s degree + 3 years aircraft maintenance experience or Depot Level Mod experience
• Active Government Secret clearance
• F-35 or 5th generation aircraft maintenance experience
• USAF 7-Level or DoN CDI equivalent

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform F-35 Mod Execution assignments involving aircraft, engine, system, and component modifications.
• Develop and evaluate specifications, design changes, and reparability assessments.
• Investigate operational issues and recommend solutions aligned with government and company safety/performance standards.
• Analyze operating data to identify root causes of wear, malfunctions, or premature removals.
• Review technical documentation including procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and publications.
• Own and maintain executing aircraft modification schedules.

Skills

Secret clearance

F-35 maintenance exp

Agile / Scrum

PMP certification

Team leadership

Govt/regulatory knowledge

Tableau / sustainment tools

Education

Bachelor’s of Science (STEM) + 5 years aircraft maintenance or Depot Level Mod experience

Tools

PDM

JDL

ALIS

ServiceFlo

Tableau

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced F-35 Project Manager / Mod Integrator to lead the Mod Planning & Integration Team. You will blend aircraft engineering, depot-level modifications, and Agile leadership to deliver F-35 modifications and sustainment.

You will partner with Lockheed Martin, BAE, Depot Teams, and CFTs to ensure work is delivered safely, on time, and to high quality standards. This role suits someone who thrives in complex, structured environments.