Flight Test Engineering Manager; AWACS Portfolio

Job Description

We at Boeing are looking for a Flight Test Engineering Manager to join our Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) team in Oklahoma City, OK. Ideal candidates will have a passion for organizational growth and employee development, and be able to collaborate across many different internal and external organizations and geographic regions, thriving in a dynamic environment.

• Lead employees performing engineering and technical activities in Test & Evaluation.
• Manage, develop, and motivate team members.
• Provide leadership in 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 actions 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.

• 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).

• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test.
• Experience leading or managing military projects and/or teams.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

This position is primarily 1st shift; alternate or extended shifts may be required to support test program objectives. Occasional travel is required.

Payroll range: $130,900 – $177,100. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time away from work, depending on eligibility.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) is required.

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required.

Relocation may be offered based on candidate eligibility.

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) and ability to obtain program access are required.

Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

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 any other protected characteristic.