Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager Job Seattle area,Washington USA,Management

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager to join the Boeing Test and Evaluation organization in Seattle, WA
. The individual will have responsibility to lead a team of Instrumentation Operation Engineers that operate test instrumentation and data systems for commercial and military flight test programs.

Position Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high‑performing Instrumentation Operations team responsible for design, maintenance, and operation of flight test instrumentation and data systems
Set vision, priorities, and departmental policies; translate strategy into executable plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Own budgets earned value metrics, and performance indicators; report status and forecast to stakeholders and leadership
Drive operational excellence to meet cost, schedule, quality, availability, and reliability targets for test assets
Resolve critical instrumentation issues, lead root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to protect program timelines
Establish and enforce safety, regulatory, and compliance standards across all instrumentation activities
Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and executive stakeholders to secure alignment and resources
Champion talent development through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and targeted training
Lead continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies to enhance capability, efficiency, and test readiness
Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on flight test objectives
Represent organizational values and model leadership behaviors that foster inclusion, accountability, and innovation

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

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
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
Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
Experience in developing and maintaining relationships / partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and cross-functional teams
Experience do you have leading or conducting complex flight and/or lab testing in an integrated test team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Professional engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a people‑leadership or project‑lead role, or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience
Experience leading or managing Military projects and/or teams
Experience with Earned Value Management
Experience leading teams through high dynamic and pressure environments – high adaptability, stamina, and drive
Strong people management: hiring, mentoring, performance management, conflict resolution
Familiarity with instrumentation hardware (e.g., strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure, temperature, video)
Flight test process experience
Passion and experience in employee training and development

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…