Avionics Certification Manager (Level K)

Boeing•Everett, WA

1d•$151,000 - $204,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Commercial Avionics organization is seeking an Avionics Certification Manager to join the team in Everett, WA. This role requires technical and certification knowledge and leadership ability to coordinate certification technical matters and Engineering Unit Member (E-UM) work statement. The manager will complement the Safety and Airworthiness (SAW) manager such that the certification managers will have a regulator focus while the future SAW manager role will have an applicant focus. This is a K-Level management requisition.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership".
5+ years of experience in an engineering discipline
Experience of airplane certification processes

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in leadership either formally or informally leading teams in a cross-functional environment
Experience working with E-UMs
Experience working certification aspects of development and sustaining programs
Experience working with system engineering principles
Experience working directly with the Federal Aviation Administration
Experience leading and mentoring large engineering teams
Knowledge of Avionics
Strong problem solving skills
Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Avionics E-UMs, their statement of work (SOW), and prioritization needs. This includes E-UM advocacy as well as balancing between E-UM SOW and Subject Matter Expert (SME) SOW.
Performance management and mentorship of E-UMs
Oversight of E-UMs In Training (IT) and development of E-UM ITs and the pipeline, including maintaining sufficient quantity of appropriately delegated E-UMs
Cross-functional coordination with all the functional teams within avionics to ensure E-UM priorities are appropriately managed.
Cross-functional coordination with other organizations such as Crew Ops, Airplane Safety, Aero, and Systems Stress related to certification matters and SOW management.
Development and maintenance of standard means of compliance
Support the Applicant to improve compliance showing capability
Support the E-UM Administrator to ensure resolution of issues and concerns and to protect the E-UMs from undue pressure