Flight Engineering Manager (Guidance Navigation & Control))
About The Position
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security team is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager for its MQ-25 program in Hazelwood, Missouri. The position supports development of the world’s first autonomous carrier-based aircraft and manages employees performing Flight Engineering technical and engineering activities. The manager develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals. The role acquires project and process resources, provides technical management of suppliers, leads process improvements, and develops working relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports. It also 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 position requires U.S. export-control eligibility and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance; an interim and/or final clearance is required after starting. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation is available based on eligibility.
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; alternatively, 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 with Operational Flight Program (OFP) development, certification, and testing.
- Experience with Hardware in the Loop (HILS) testing.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
- 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
- Experience with flight testing.
- Experience with scheduling, budget, and planning.
- Prior experience providing technical guidance and oversight of 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) 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.
- 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.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
