Section Manager

  • R0155896
  • On Site
  • Houston, Texas, United States
  • Full time
View favorites

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Section Manager to join our team with the Engineering Division.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure employees in functional areas follow established procedures and generate finished work products under time and budgetary constraints, ensuring products meet expected outcomes and established quality levels. Utilize extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Conduct meetings with Project Managers to provide status updates and obtain feedback.
  • Perform routine reviews for cost, schedule, risk management, and deliverable adherence.
  • Provide oversight, mentorship, and guidance to individual task leads.
  • Maintain an agile list of lessons learned to regularly inform section members.
  • Maintain active risk management (technical, cost, and schedule) on all associated tasks.
  • Communicate project status to senior management.
  • Conduct periodic section meetings to review personnel work safety.
  • Conduct periodic face-to-face meetings with employees to obtain status, ensure efficiency, and provide solutions where needed.
  • Review and approve employee time cards, overtime requests, and travel.
  • Review resource requests and conduct interviews to identify and secure necessary personnel.
  • Document and perform personnel performance evaluation reviews.
  • Generate award nominations for associated personnel.
  • Establish and monitor personnel training plans.
  • Work with colleagues to coordinate issue resolution across multiple organizations, including challenges related to resources, technical issues, and process breakdowns.
  • Establish a framework and oversight for technical correctness on all work performed by the section.
  • Understand and be capable of generating comprehensive design concepts based on a given set of requirements.
  • Provide rough orders of magnitude (ROMs) and basis of estimates (BOEs) for projects and tasks.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications - External

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience.
  • Experience with tolerance stackup analysis.
  • Familiarity with electronics packaging and cabling.
  • Previous project management experience required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment and a history of effectively interacting with senior managers at all levels.
  • Experience in planning and establishing work priorities.
  • Proficient in MS Office programs, particularly MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Requisition Preferences:

  • BS degree in Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Familiarization with relevant engineering systems and practices.
  • Prior experience using solid modeling CAD software.
  • Understanding of technical processes and standards related to design and development.
  • Experience with simulation tools and analysis programs.
  • Exposure to design and development practices for complex systems.

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

#JETS #JETSII

       

Compensation Details:

EN3-ESS & MGR

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

 

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

 

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

03/11/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

APPLY NOW

People also viewed

Hazardous Cargo Specialist McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Aviation Operations Coordinator McMurdo Station, Antarctica
Director, Talent Management Remote, United States
Meteorologist for Range Operations Melbourne, Florida, United States
R0138672 Naval Shipboard IC Electrician/Technician Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Diesel Engine Inspector Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Already an Amentum Employee?

Start your application

 

Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Reasonable Accommodation Helpline at 1-888-877-3181 or 301-944-3299 for assistance. In order to address your request, the following information is needed:

  • Name
  • The best method for contacting you
  • The position title
  • Requisition/Job Number
  • Upon receipt of this information we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.