Lab Test Operations Lead

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a highly motivated Lab Test Operations Lead to join the F-15 System Integration Test (SIT) team in Berkeley, MO. This role involves directing program execution activities for the SIT team, which operates multiple Electronic System Integration Laboratories (ESILs) and supports various domestic and international development programs. Key responsibilities include managing team budgets as a Control Account Manager (CAM), estimating future work, creating test plans, directing day-to-day lab schedules across multiple programs and test sites, interfacing with program managers and cross-functional teams, resolving lab issues, and coordinating test asset/avionics sharing. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in these areas and a strong drive to mentor early-career engineers and technical support specialists. The position requires working effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing plans while maintaining team focus on program milestones. The hiring manager is looking for a self-starter, detail-oriented, organized individual who can make high-impact program prioritization decisions and is committed to customer support. The lab serves as the 'last line of defense' before flight tests, requiring the lead to remain calm and focused under schedule pressure. A flexible work schedule, including extended days and occasional off-shift work, is required to support critical business milestones. Business travel is not common, but up to 10% travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
• 3+ years of experience leading teams and projects through influence
• Experience managing team schedules and budgets (ideally under the EVM construct)
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working and/or managing work scope in a laboratory test environment
• Experience working in the defense industry, particularly on military fighter aircraft
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager including baselining of programs, variance analysis, change management, development of quantifiable backup data (QBD), and estimating remaining work
• Experience developing estimates in a timely manner
• Background in avionics development and/or testing activities
• Experience with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) processes and procedures
• Experience with the Boeing Quality Management System (QMS)
• Experience working with technical engineers and customers (with a proven track record of success)
• Experience with DOORS, MSOSA, or other requirements management tools
• Experience with Boeing Opportunity Risk and Issue System (BORIS)
• Experience with ClearQuest
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a customer support environment
• Experience in directly supporting a proprietary program
• Experience with requirements verification processes

Responsibilities

• Managing team budgets as a Control Account Manager (CAM) under the Earned Value Management (EVM) construct
• Leading program baseline activities for new efforts
• Estimating future work in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs); leveraging historical actuals as a Basis of Estimate (BOE); supporting follow-on “fact-finding” activities with the customer as part of contract negotiations
• Developing, coordinating, and maintaining integrated lab test plans and schedules for complex projects and programs
• Creating and maintaining metrics or dashboards to track team performance and progress to plan
• Providing day-to-day bench scheduling assignments for team members across various programs/test sites/labs
• Keeping track of team skillsets, identifying skills voids, making recommendations for team work assignments
• Mentoring early and mid-career, operations-focused engineers and technical support specialists.
• Developing and maintaining relationships – rooted in trust – with teammates, program managers, and other cross-functional teams/leaders
• Coordinating lab bench upgrades/modifications, coordinating facility needs, coordinating lab certifications/inspections/etc.
• Facilitating the sharing of test assets/avionics across multiple programs and teams, accounting for conflicts and priorities between various program schedules
• Acting as primary lab test contact for system integration testing activities across multiple programs, typically a combination of domestic and international test efforts
• Ensuring team test artifacts (i.e. summaries of test events, commentary on failures, engineering team recommendations) and other contract deliverables (CDRLs) meet quality standards and are provided to customers
• Supporting Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives; preparing team and facility for audits
• Collaborating with lab management and test engineers to continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, driving efficiency and effectiveness in the lab.
• Identifying risks, issues, and opportunities; developing mitigation plans, utilizing BORIS and other RIO systems
• Supporting and creating content for relevant program meetings (i.e. PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, PMMs, …)

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work
• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees