Midwest Aero Test Manager

Midwest Aero Test Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Midwest Aero Test Manager to join our team in Berkeley, Missouri. This role provides leadership for engineering teams supporting wind tunnel testing across a broad range of programs and test types, including aero performance, stability and control, and loads.

The successful candidate will oversee the design and fabrication of wind tunnel models, manage test engineering operations, and support wind tunnel test execution to ensure the development of efficient, high-quality test hardware, methods, and processes. Testing is conducted at the Polysonic Wind Tunnel in St. Louis and at other Boeing and industry partner facilities.

This position supports a diverse mix of research and production efforts, primarily in support of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), as well as Engineering & Technology Innovation (E&TI) and non-Boeing test work statements. The manager will work across the Aero Test capability and collaborate with business partners, other BT&E laboratories, and external suppliers as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in test and evaluation engineering, including design, test engineering, and test methods
• Oversee statements of work, assign resources, and support requirements development
• Lead work forecast integration, planning, and department budget development and execution
• Facilitate wind tunnel test planning and lead the development of test hardware and test methods to meet requirements
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and establish operational goals
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical oversight of suppliers, and lead process improvement efforts
• Ensure effective coordination with lab test teams, test program management, and program personnel, including early engagement in test work statement development
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
• Manage, develop, motivate, and inspire employees and teams

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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
• Ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
• 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
• 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”

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Experience have with test & lab execution
• Experience with aerodynamics and wind tunnel testing
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, program management, modification, and/or finance

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company 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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $141,100 - $190,900

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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