Flight Engineering Manager (Guidance Navigation & Control))

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

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About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security team is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager for the MQ-25 program in Hazelwood, Missouri. The role supports development of the world's first autonomous carrier-based aircraft and manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in Flight Engineering. The manager develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, sets operational goals, acquires project resources, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements. The position also develops relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports; provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes; and manages, develops, and motivates employees.

Candidates must complete an assessment during the selection process. The role requires compliance with U.S. export-control requirements and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance after starting. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Current Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Flight Engineering.
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers, and lead process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Manage, develop, and motivate employees.

Benefits

• Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching on contributions 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 programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation may be offered based on candidate eligibility; basic relocation is offered to eligible internal candidates.

What This Job Offers

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