Flight Engineering Manager (Flight Engineering Management)

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Hazelwood, MO, USA
In-Office
143K-193K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Manage a team of loads and dynamics engineers performing flight loads, ground loads, and dynamics/flutter analysis. Oversee project planning, cost/schedule/technical performance, resource forecasting, hiring, coaching, and customer/program interactions. Ensure verification/validation, testing support, and adherence to policies and export/security requirements.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for an Air Dominance Loads & Dynamics Manager to join our team in Hazelwood, MO. This manager leads a team of Loads and Dynamics Engineers who conduct Flight Loads, Ground Loads, as well as dynamics/flutter work for a major program integrated product team.
The successful candidate will have experience with all aspects of aircraft loads and dynamics with deep experience expected in at least one specialty loads area like Flight loads, ground loads, or flutter. In addition to technical qualifications to cover the product lifecycle, experience with program and customer interactions as well as cost control account and personnel development collaborations are expected.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the overall success of a diverse loads and dynamics team within an integrated product team structure.
  • Manage a team of 8-16 employees' engineering and technical activities in the areas of Flight Engineering.
  • Develop project plans aligned with program objectives.
  • Implement plans to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved. Assign authority and responsibilities to employees to execute product design and development.
  • Review plan execution, makes appropriate adjustments and resolves issues.
  • Monitor appropriate metrics to ensure performance to plan.
  • Report cost, schedule, and technical performance to program leadership.
  • Forecast resource needs and makes hiring decisions.
  • Coach, counsel, and provide developmental opportunities and job assignments.
  • Ensure employees are working effectively.
  • Provide on-going developmental feedback.
  • Enforce company rules and policies regarding ethical behavior, safety, security, use of company property, and time charging.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 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
  • 5+ years of experience in Loads & Dynamics engineering
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams
  • Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Prior management experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with loads and dynamics system requirement verification/validation and military qualification/airworthiness activities
  • Experience developing and administering budgets, schedules and performance standards
  • Experience with lab, ground and flight testing
  • Prior oversight of technical efforts of large or multi-skill teams
  • Mentoring or technical lead engineer experience

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.
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Summary pay range: $142,800 - $193,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 16, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in Loads & Dynamics engineering
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • U.S. Person / U.S. Citizenship required for export control and security clearance eligibility
  • Prior management experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with loads and dynamics system verification/validation and military qualification/airworthiness activities
  • Experience developing and administering budgets, schedules and performance standards
  • Experience with lab, ground and flight testing
  • Prior oversight of large or multi-skill technical teams
  • Mentoring or technical lead engineer experience

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
  • Parental & Family Support The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.

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