GNC Engineering Manager

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineering Manager to join the Flight Engineering team in Hazelwood, Missouri. The team supports multiple development efforts, including Advanced Air Dominance Platforms. The manager leads and develops employees performing engineering and technical activities in Guidance, Navigation and Controls and is responsible for planning and executing the GN&C 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 technical oversight and approval of approaches, products, processes, and risk mitigation. Candidates must complete an assessment as part of the selection process. The position requires an active U.S. Secret security clearance and a U.S. Person status for export-control compliance. Visa sponsorship is not available. The position is not contingent on a program award and is Shift 1.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership role (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.”
• Five years of experience in a flight engineering discipline.
• Three years of experience working in GNC-related engineering.
• Three 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.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must complete an assessment as part of the selection process.

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 GN&C 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.
• Support employee development and engagement, including 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, and risk mitigation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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