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Flight Test Engineering Manager
Company: Boeing Company
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-time, Mid‑Senior level
Job Overview The Boeing Company is seeking a Flight Test Engineering (FTE) Manager to join the Boeing Test & Evaluation organization in Seattle, WA, supporting the growing franchise of Mobility & Surveillance platforms. The FTE management team leads a dynamic organization in performing developmental and certification flight testing of Boeing military commercial derivative aircraft. Testing is conducted primarily out of Boeing Field in Seattle, as well as occasional remote testing at a variety of domestic and international sites. In this position, you will manage flight test engineering teams and projects, partner with program and functional leaders, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and utilize your effective problem‑solving abilities to support our test programs.
Position Responsibilities
Provide oversight of engineering employees responsible for test planning, definition and authorization of airplane configuration changes, test planning, test conduct and test data analysis in support of airplane development and sustaining flight test programs.
Provide leadership in test program development and integration, scheduling and execution, trade studies, and departmental processes/policies.
Assess and resolve issues impacting test program progress, including root cause corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Utilize operational skills to raise team performance and meet cost, schedule and quality commitments.
Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, earned value metrics and performance measures.
Build relationships and partnerships with customers, peers, suppliers, direct reports and other stakeholders.
Manage, develop and motivate employees.
Occasional travel is required to support remote testing for up to 4–6 weeks at a time.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent directly related to the work statement.
10+ years of experience in an engineering related role.
5+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment.
3+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross‑functional or cross‑business unit teams.
Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of experience leading or managing large or complex teams of managers and/or non‑management employees.
Active U.S. Security Clearance.
5+ years of experience of collaborative leadership and teaming with internal and external stakeholders.
3+ years of experience leading teams in a developmental lab and/or flight test environment.
1+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Flight test program experience and technical domain knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels.
Strategic planning experience and ability to assess and improve organizational health to create a culture of high performance.
Experience in project management and ability to work on several projects simultaneously, including experience collecting, interpreting data, and managing high level projects.
Experience working directly with military customers or regulatory agencies on programs.
Experience with large, transport category aircraft test programs.
Drug‑Free Workplace Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Boeing also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range (Level MK): $138,550 - $187,450.
Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Security Clearance This position requires the 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.
Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
EEO Statement Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO is the law.
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Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-time, Mid‑Senior level
Job Overview The Boeing Company is seeking a Flight Test Engineering (FTE) Manager to join the Boeing Test & Evaluation organization in Seattle, WA, supporting the growing franchise of Mobility & Surveillance platforms. The FTE management team leads a dynamic organization in performing developmental and certification flight testing of Boeing military commercial derivative aircraft. Testing is conducted primarily out of Boeing Field in Seattle, as well as occasional remote testing at a variety of domestic and international sites. In this position, you will manage flight test engineering teams and projects, partner with program and functional leaders, demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, and utilize your effective problem‑solving abilities to support our test programs.
Position Responsibilities
Provide oversight of engineering employees responsible for test planning, definition and authorization of airplane configuration changes, test planning, test conduct and test data analysis in support of airplane development and sustaining flight test programs.
Provide leadership in test program development and integration, scheduling and execution, trade studies, and departmental processes/policies.
Assess and resolve issues impacting test program progress, including root cause corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Utilize operational skills to raise team performance and meet cost, schedule and quality commitments.
Develop and maintain budgets, schedules, earned value metrics and performance measures.
Build relationships and partnerships with customers, peers, suppliers, direct reports and other stakeholders.
Manage, develop and motivate employees.
Occasional travel is required to support remote testing for up to 4–6 weeks at a time.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent directly related to the work statement.
10+ years of experience in an engineering related role.
5+ years of experience working in a lab test, flight test, or similar test environment.
3+ years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross‑functional or cross‑business unit teams.
Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of experience leading or managing large or complex teams of managers and/or non‑management employees.
Active U.S. Security Clearance.
5+ years of experience of collaborative leadership and teaming with internal and external stakeholders.
3+ years of experience leading teams in a developmental lab and/or flight test environment.
1+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
Flight test program experience and technical domain knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels.
Strategic planning experience and ability to assess and improve organizational health to create a culture of high performance.
Experience in project management and ability to work on several projects simultaneously, including experience collecting, interpreting data, and managing high level projects.
Experience working directly with military customers or regulatory agencies on programs.
Experience with large, transport category aircraft test programs.
Drug‑Free Workplace Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Boeing also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range (Level MK): $138,550 - $187,450.
Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Security Clearance This position requires the 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.
Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
EEO Statement Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO is the law.
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