Loads & Dynamics Manager - Flight Engineering
About The Position
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Air Dominance Loads & Dynamics Manager to join their MQ-25 team in Hazelwood, MO. This manager will lead a team of Loads and Dynamics Engineers responsible for conducting Flight Loads, Ground Loads, and dynamics/flutter work for the MQ-25 integrated product team. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive experience in all facets of aircraft loads and dynamics, with a strong emphasis in at least one specialized area such as Flight loads, ground loads, or flutter. Beyond technical expertise covering the product lifecycle, the role also requires experience in program and customer interactions, cost control account management, and personnel development.
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
- 5+ years of experience in Loads & Dynamics engineering
- Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of experience leading teams
- Experience with loads and dynamics system requirement verification/validation and military qualification/airworthiness activities
- Experience developing and administering budgets, schedules and performance standards
- Experience with lab, ground and flight testing
- Prior oversight of technical efforts of large or multi-skill teams
- Mentoring or technical lead engineer experience
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall success of a diverse loads and dynamics team within an integrated product team structure.
- Manage a team of 8-16 employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Flight Engineering.
- Develop project plans aligned with program objectives.
- Implement plans to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved.
- Assign authority and responsibilities to employees to execute product design and development.
- Review plan execution, make appropriate adjustments and resolve issues.
- Monitor appropriate metrics to ensure performance to plan.
- Report cost, schedule, and technical performance to program leadership.
- Forecast resource needs and make hiring decisions.
- Coach, counsel, and provide developmental opportunities and job assignments.
- Ensure employees are working effectively.
- Provide on-going developmental feedback.
- Enforce company rules and policies regarding ethical behavior, safety, security, use of company property, and time charging.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) plan with company match up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
- Student Loan Match program
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
