Flight Test Engineering Manager (AWACS Portfolio)

Job Description
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The Boeing Company is looking for a Flight Test Engineering Manager to join Boeing's Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) team in Oklahoma City, OK. In joining this team, you will be part of an outstanding team of engineers and managers supporting the Mobility, Surveillance, and Bombers (MS&B) portfolios. Ideal candidates for this position will have a passion for organizational growth and employee development, ability to collaborate across many different internal and external organizations and geographic regions and thrive in a dynamic environment.
This position is primarily 1st shift; alternate or extended shifts may be required to support test program objectives. Occasional travel is required for this position.
Position Responsibilities Include:

• Lead employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Test & Evaluation
• Manage, develop, and motivate team members
• Provide leadership in the areas of test program development and integration, scheduling and execution, trade studies, departmental processes/policies and setting operational goals
• Assess and lead resolution of 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
• Provide guidance and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
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 an engineering job classification
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
• 3+ years of experience building strong business partner relationships
• Experience leading people in a technical environment as a team lead or manager
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Capable of traveling up to 30% of the time
• Experience working on the Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• An active U.S. Top 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 with flight test, flight operations, or system test
• Experience leading or managing Military projects and/or teams

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.
Shift:
This position is primarily 1st shift; alternate or extended shifts may be required to support test program objectives. Occasional travel is required for this position.
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: $130,900 - $177,100
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 06, 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 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) 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.
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.