Weapons Flight Test Operations Manager

Boeing • Saint Charles, MO

107d • $129,200 - $174,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Flight Test organization has an opening for a Weapons Flight Test Operations (FTO) Manager in Saint Charles, MO. This position is focused on supporting a variety of weapon systems programs (JDAM, SDB, B61, Harpoon, etc.) and proprietary programs primarily based out of Saint Charles, MO. The selected Weapons FTO manager will lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for test program planning, detailed test plan development, test equipment checkout, test vehicle assembly/checkout/configuration management, test readiness reviews, on-aircraft and control room test execution, day-to-day coordination of remote site test activities, and resolving emergent issues within a flight test program. The manager will have extensive coordination with internal teams as well as external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 3+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program.
• 3+ years of experience working with external stakeholders such as customers, suppliers, or government representatives.
• 1+ years of experience managing or leading people or teams.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Highly adaptable, high attention to detail, and mission-oriented personality.
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or experience creating estimates.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Experience as a test engineer on a military test program.
• Experience with planning and executing programs at remote sites.
• Experience with Program Management Best Practices including Requirements Management; Earned Value Management; and Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management.
• Experience with weapon development programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost, schedule, RIO, and other programmatic aspects.
• Support program proposal activities including material and labor estimates.
• Employee development and engagement through coaching, mentoring, and performance assessment.
• Identify growth opportunities and assignments that best fit the needs of the individual and the company.
• Strategic planning involved in prioritization of limited indirect funds and the development of new tools and capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree