GNC Engineering Manager

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

4d • $142,800 - $193,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineering Manager to join its Flight Engineering team in Hazelwood, Missouri. The team supports multiple development efforts, including Advanced Air Dominance Platforms. The manager leads and develops employees performing GNC engineering and technical activities and is responsible for planning and executing the team’s work to mature a complex flight-controls system on a rapid-development program.

The position includes staffing and talent acquisition, employee development and engagement, relationship-building with customers and stakeholders, and oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, processes, and risk mitigation. Candidates must complete an assessment during the selection process. The role requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and U.S. citizenship, and candidates must meet U.S. export-control requirements. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety-sensitive.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
• At least one year of leadership experience (such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience), or completion of Boeing’s internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 5 years of experience in a flight engineering discipline.
• 3 years of experience working in GNC-related engineering.
• 3 years of cross-IPT leadership and coordination experience.
• Experience with Operational Flight Program (OFP) development, certification, and testing.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HILS) testing.
• Must have an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a U.S. clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance, and the position requires meeting U.S. export-control compliance requirements.
• Must complete an assessment as part of the selection process.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Current Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Experience with rapid design of fixed-wing aircraft.
• Experience with advanced design.
• Experience with flight testing.
• Experience with scheduling, budget, and planning.
• Prior experience providing technical guidance and oversight to large, multi-skilled teams.
• Mentoring or Technical Lead Engineer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate employees performing engineering and technical activities in Guidance, Navigation and Controls.
• Plan and execute the GNC team’s work to mature a complex flight-controls system on a rapid-development program.
• Lead talent acquisition activities to staff future work scope effectively.
• Lead employee development and engagement in support of career growth, retention, recognition, and empowerment.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes, as well as risk mitigation.

Benefits

• Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching contributions up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match program for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, and life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager