Air Dominance Senior Manager - Systems Safety

Boeing•Berkeley, MO
•$170,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense Air Dominance Division is seeking a Senior Manager for Systems Safety on a proprietary program, based in Berkeley (St. Louis), Missouri. This manager reports to the Air Dominance Mission Assurance Division Leader (MADL). The role leads a team of Systems Safety engineers and provides technical expertise to meet customer commitments. The position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed locations, with some travel required as business needs dictate. The manager works with program Integrated Product Teams and customers to assess hazards and identify mitigations that ensure product and personnel safety. The role oversees technical approaches, products, and processes; manages resources, processes, and tools; and supports successful program execution through a robust risk management process. It also includes developing staff, managing employee performance, building stakeholder relationships, and supporting process improvements. The candidate must have prior experience with MIL-STD-882E, MIL-HDBK-516C, DO-178C, and DO-254, an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance, and meet U.S. export control requirements. Boeing does not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not designated safety-sensitive. The listed shift is Shift 1 (United States of America).

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.
  • Active security clearance; an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required, with a clearance active within the previous 24 months considered active.
  • 15 or more years of experience with Systems Safety Engineering.
  • 3 or more years of mission assurance experience.
  • 3 or more years of engineering leadership experience in a lead or manager role.
  • Prior experience with MIL-STD-882E, MIL-HDBK-516C, DO-178C, and DO-254.
  • Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
  • Must work onsite; some travel is required as business needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in an aerospace environment.
  • Experience analyzing technical data and clearly presenting results in writing and verbally.
  • Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Systems Safety engineers providing technical expertise to meet customer commitments.
  • Work with program Integrated Product Teams and customers to assess hazards and identify mitigations that ensure product and personnel safety.
  • Acquire resources for organizational activities, support technical management, and lead process improvements.
  • Manage resources, processes, and tools, and support and actively participate in successful program execution through a robust risk management process.
  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
  • Mentor and coach safety engineers at all levels and facilitate knowledge transfer to develop future Systems Safety leaders.
  • Manage, develop, and motivate employees, including creating engagement activities to inspire and retain the workforce.
  • Perform employee performance management activities, including hiring, retention, awards and recognition, and goal setting.
  • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.

Benefits

  • 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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