Air Dominance Flight Test Operations Instrumentation Manager

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The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for an Air DominanceFlight Test Operations Instrumentation Manager to join our team in Berkeley, MO. This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead the instrumentation team supporting a key Boeing proprietary program.

The work scope requires comprehensive management of employees performing engineering and technical work scope in the area of test installations and architecture to include: requirements specific to test installations; design of test installations; supplier management of test parts procurement, fabrication and assembly; flight test installation design planning; instrumentation system integration verification; flight test support; coordination with key suppliers (SAFRAN, TTC, Calculex, etc); and Earned Value Management (EVM) oversight of work scope.

The applicant will be responsible to develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees.

This position is primarily first shift; however selected candidate must be willing to work variable shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead instrumentation team of the program in all phases of the test program

Technical aspects: cost, schedule, and other programmatic aspects

Develop and engage Employees through: coaching; mentoring; and employee performance assessment, as well as identifying growth opportunities and assignments that best fit the needs of the individual and the company

Use communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to change and deal with ambiguity

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 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

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”

3+ years of experience supporting a military flight test program

1+ years of experience in flight test, laboratory testing, data analysis, instrumentation, system integration, and/or simulation

Required business travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

1+ years of experience in a managerial or team lead role

Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or experience creating estimates

Experience leading technical teams

Experience working on multiple projects concurrently

Experience as an Instrumentation Engineer, Test Requirements & Analysis Engineer, or Flight Test Engineer on a military test program

Experience with interfacing with test sites

Experience with Program Management Best Practices including: Requirements Management; Earned Value Management; and Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management

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.

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: $141,100 - $190,900

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified External candidates.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 03, 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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

Generous company match to your 401(k).

Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.

Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.

Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.