Chinook Execution Leader (Lead Level)

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

9d

About The Position

Chinook Execution Leader (Lead Level) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Global Services (BGS) — Government Training Engineering (GTE) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Chinook Execution Leader (Lead Level) to join the Vertical Lift Cargo team in Hazelwood, Missouri or Philadelphia, PA. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the design, development, integration, and delivery of advanced pilot and maintainer training devices for the iconic Chinook platform. You’ll be part of the Vertical Lift Cargo Office of the Chief Engineer, where your work directly shapes the training solutions that keep warfighters ready and safe. This role blends technical leadership, program-level decision making, and hands-on product ownership — a chance to drive innovation across the full product lifecycle and deliver solutions that matter. Why this role is exciting: Direct influence on training systems for world-class vertical lift platforms. Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on engineering work High visibility within the Office of the Chief Engineer and close collaboration with program stakeholders. Opportunity to solve complex problems and deliver tangible outcomes that support mission readiness. If you thrive in fast-paced, technically rich environments and are passionate about delivering best-in-class training products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to join the Vertical Lift Cargo team and lead the next generation of training solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor of science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering or chemistry or other technical degree.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering.
• Working in a technical capacity with external stakeholders (Suppliers, DoD Customer).
• Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets for technical projects.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance post start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an agile Product Manager, Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Experience with vertical lift aircraft platforms, aviation, simulation, and training systems.
• Experience with agile workflow tools such as VersionOne or JIRA.
• A collaborative team player with a transformative mindset that takes the initiative, while driving quality and technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with technical leads, engineering teams, and program management to align vision and execution.
• Manage product release schedules and coordinate release activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Define risk mitigation and opportunity plans; proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Contribute to Statements of Work (SOW) and cost/schedule estimates to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain execution plans; track progress and recommend course corrections as needed.
• Verify product completeness and readiness prior to customer delivery.

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.
• Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees