Senior Manager - Structures & Air Vehicle Integration

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the Executive Transport & Surveillance (ET&S) Structures and Air Vehicle Integration team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the Structures team and drive integration across multidisciplinary teams spanning Structures, Interiors & Payloads, Mechanical Systems, Wire Design & Installation, and Production Engineering. The ET&S portfolio includes VC25A, E-4B, C-32, C40, Global Head of State and US & International AWACS programs. This position will oversee 4 First Line leaders and multiple Senior Project Engineers.

The Senior Manager will partner with internal and external stakeholders to successfully execute structures SoW, air vehicle technical integration, certification strategies, safety, cost, and schedule objectives. The role demands a strong technical and leadership acumen, fostering a collaborative environment with a focus on safety, quality and operational excellence.

• Structures engineering execution across programs
• Primary structures engineering interface to the Program Management Office, Integrated Product Team Leader and the customer
• Lead Air Vehicle technical Integration across teams
• Supplier and A/C operations interface.
• Serve as primary engineering technical interface with Program Management, Integrated Product Teams, and USAF customers.
• Guide technical integration across Air Vehicle disciplines ensuring alignment with technical requirements, certification and safety standards.
• Provide leadership in structural integrity analysis (static, fatigue, and damage tolerance), design leadership, and product development.
• Develop and execute project plans, operational goals, and process improvements; manage supplier technical interactions.
• Lead staffing planning, talent development, performance management, and mentoring to build strong teams.
• Drive a culture of inclusion, psychological safety, and open communication regarding safety, quality, and schedule concerns.
• Support Safety Review Board (SRB) activities and Engineering Change Package development.
• Monitor and manage cost and schedule performance via Earned Value Management.
• Champion adoption of digital engineering, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace engineering roles.
• Minimum 3 years of formal experience leading engineering teams.

• 10+ years of aerospace industry experience in Mechanical, Structural, Payloads, Design, or Analysis engineering.
• Experience with airplane structural design and analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise with aerospace certification processes and standards.
• Proficient in Boeing Common Non-Recurring Product Development (C‑NRPD).
• Exceptional communication skills, experienced in presenting to senior leadership, customers, and technical boards.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, psychologically safe workplace culture.
• Commercial platform experience in 787, 777, 737, 747, 767 and/or 707.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Oklahoma City, OK. This position is 100% onsite.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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