Mid-Level Flight Test Manager

Mid-Level Flight Test Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Mid-Level Flight Test Manager to join our team in Berkeley, MO. This position will report to the BT&E Senior Flight Test Engineering Manager.

The successful candidate should have experience in military aircraft flight tests and managing multi-skill flight test teams. This manager will lead the team to executing the overall flight test statement of work on a significant Boeing proprietary program within Air Dominance and be responsible for managing all labor, materials, cost, and schedule associated with the team. The team and scope include the following engineering teams: Test Requirements & Analysis, Flight Test Operations, Instrumentation Integration & Operations, and Data Processing & Visualization. The manager will ensure the flight test team is integrated with other Integrated Product Teams, as well as the customer, and deliverables are completed with the highest quality. The manager will help the team overcome any problems during the program.

The candidate should have a demonstrated track record for successfully leading engineering teams in a flight test environment. The candidate must have the ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.

Position Responsibilities:

• Managing all test requirements from initial definition through test program execution
• Managing staffing and coordinating all resources and assets to support the program
• Managing requirements at primary and remote test sites
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Program Management Best Practices: cost, schedule, RIO, and other programmatic aspects
• Reporting to internal and external Leadership
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Resolving conflicts and unexpected issues during the program
• Employee development and engagement through coaching, mentoring, and employee performance assessment, as well as identifying growth opportunities and assignments that best fit the needs of the individual and the company

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• The ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 7+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager)
• 1+ years of experience with Project Management including Earned Value Management and schedule performance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with envelope expansion flight test programs on military aircraft
• Experience with Mission Systems flight test programs
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Experience as a test engineer on a military test program
• Experience with planning and executing programs at remote sites
• Experience Program Management Best Practices including Base Line Management, Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management, Performance Metrics, Customer Communications, Requirements Management, Supplier Management, and/or Earned Value Management

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $170,000 - $230,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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