F/A-18 Core Avionics Senior Manager

Boeing•Berkeley, MO

2d•$198,900 - $269,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) F/A-18 and E/A-18G program is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Manager – F/A-18 Mission Systems Core Avionics IPT Leader to lead the F/A-18 Core Avionics engineering team from Berkeley, MO. The F/A-18 Mission Systems Senior Engineering Manager will oversee the capture, development, production, and sustainment of F/A-18 Core Avionics equipment including: Mission Computers, Mission Processors, Communications, Stores Management Systems, Recorders, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Attack (EA) and integration of various GFE avionics equipment. The role requires Boeing cross-functional leadership, tasking, ownership, and oversight of these products for the F/A-18 and E/A-18G platforms. The candidate filling this position will work closely with US Navy, international, and DCMA customers as well as various suppliers to meet contract requirements and support fleet needs. This role will report to the Mission Systems Homeroom Director and deploy to the F/A-18 and E/A-18G Mission Systems IPT Director. The successful candidate will be a strong leader who is passionate about technical execution, continuous improvement, people development, and have a drive for excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
5+ years of experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams, involving key stakeholder relationship management.
5+ years of experience as a Leader or Manager
Experience and knowledge of Mission Systems and Hardware development
Experience with schedule and budget management, integration of all logistics elements, customer communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule, and technical baseline requirements are met.
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)
A final Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of Mission Systems Development (preferably on a fighter platform)
Experience working within a fast-paced team environment which requires strong communication skills to frequently interact with leadership or internal and external customer representatives.
Experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams, involving key stakeholder relationship management
Experience working within a fast-paced team environment, strong communication skills and routine interaction with leadership and customer representatives.
Experience in a management position or leading engineering teams
Experience with Safety Review Process and Mitigations
Experience with program management best practices
Familiarity with cost plus and fixed price contracts
Earned Value Management experience (CAM experience)
Experience managing programmatic baselines (schedules, assumptions and technical baselines, etc.)
Risk management
Experience with the gated processes
Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance
Ability to build a safe environment of transparency and trust.
Experience with engineering integration on production and development programs
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners

Responsibilities

Drive execution in alignment with programmatic priorities for the F/A-18 and E/A-18G Platforms in support of program capture, development, production, delivery, and sustainment
Lead program execution including requirements development, qualification testing, and transition to sustainment
Coordinate cross-functional planning, scheduling, resourcing, and execution of Core Avionics related elements (BT&E, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Production Support, EHS, Product Support, Supply Chain, Scheduling, etc.) in alignment with policies, processes, and procedures
Provide technical management of suppliers to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements and production
Generate and present execution metrics / performance-to-plan predictive indicators including proactive risk mitigation and opportunity realization
Coordinate across IPTs within the F/A-18 program and in partnership with Air Dominance Advanced Development counterparts on topics involving Core Avionics and Electronics Warfare/Electronic Attack
Support production and fleet with issue resolution for delivered hardware and software over the entire product life cycle
Support periodic (weekly/monthly/quarterly) programmatic reviews
Responsible and accountable for control accounts within the organization performing execution
Perform risk, issue and opportunity management
IPT lead will manage the day-to-day execution and performance of IPTs including Deployed Functional IPT members (managers & individual contributors)
Lead avionics equipment development program execution including requirements development, program reviews, qualification testing, and transition to production/sustainment
Develop and execute integrated plans, policies, processes, and procedures for Mission Systems avionics equipment
Provide experienced technical and programmatic leadership
Support trade study activities and new business proposal campaigns
Interface, communicate, present to senior leadership
Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
Manage, motivate, and develop employees; acquire new resources for organizational activities