Flight Test Senior Manager

Flight Test Senior Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking four Flight Test Senior Managers, to join our Flight Test Team in Patuxent River, MD and serve as either the Deputy Contractor Flight Test Director for MQ-25, the Contractor Flight Test Director for F-18, the Contractor Flight Test Director for V-22, or the Test Program Manager (TPM) for F-18.

These positions are responsible for the day-to-day execution of the test programs and daily coordination across the ITTs (Integrated Test Teams). They will manage all flight test disciplines at the Pax River test site (and at China Lake in the case of F-18 TPM) and be responsible for daily coordination with Navy and Boeing program management, maintenance, QA and instrumentation operations as well as Navy squadron leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees performing activities within two or more engineering disciplines

• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals

• Review contract proposals and work them to completion with applicable Navy and Boeing program leadership

• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Manage, develop and motivate employees

• Communicate with technical personnel from diverse skill areas and functions to evaluate technical information and problems impacting design, production, and support of products, services, or other deliverables

• Communicate with program leadership using a variety of media, to clearly convey information and ideas

These positions are expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidates will be required to work onsite at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, MD.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required). (A U.S. security clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

• 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

• 8+ years of experience in a management or team lead role in an engineering or test environment

• Experience with interfacing database systems and applications

• Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time, with the possibility of spending time at sea

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience supporting a military flight test program (Navy flight test preferred)

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.

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

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: $181,900 – $246,100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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