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Spirit Defense - Engineering Manager

Job in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, 67232, USA
Listing for: The Boeing Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 130600 - 200200 USD Yearly USD 130600.00 200200.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

This role is at Spirit Aero Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead engineering organization and provide technical leadership to team
  • Possess understanding of full life cycle requirements for aerospace product development
  • Establish, oversee, and administer technical processes, policies, and practices
  • Manage cost, schedule, technical performance, and staffing forecast of the engineering team
  • Collaborate closely with engineering managers and program managers to identify staffing gaps and execute hiring strategies
  • Define resource requirements, acquisition, and redeployment plans
  • Provide development, mentoring, and growth opportunities for employees within the organization
  • Motivate and manage the team to ensure high performance
  • Partner with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee performance plans
  • Interface with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to define and evaluate accomplishment of project, program priorities and approvals, and assist in roadblock elimination
  • Identify, assess, and drive to closure any technical risks or opportunities associated with program

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
  • 8+ years of related engineering experience
  • 2+ years of related technical management and/or technical leadership experience
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Focus in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or Material Sciences Engineering
  • Stress, Design, and/or SEIT (Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test) engineering experience
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivateandholdpeopleaccountable
  • Excellent interpersonal skillsand ability to workcross functionally
  • Analyticalwithdemonstrated ability to deconstruct requirements and prioritize accordingly
  • Keen eye for details and a focus on continuous process improvement
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills

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.

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: $130,600 - $200,200

Kansas Tax Credit:Join Spirit Aero Systems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit…

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