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Flight Test Design & Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025474684 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 03, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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.

Boeing Test & Evaluation’s (BT&E) Northwest Flight Test team is seeking to hire a Flight Test Design & Manufacturing Engineering Manager, to join the Commercial & Commercial Derivatives programs team based in Tukwila, WA.

In this role, the manager will be responsible for oversight of activities associated with design & manufacturing planning of flight test instrumentation installations on commercial and military aircraft programs. Responsibilities span all phases of Design and Build effort starting with estimation, requirements development, baseline development, resource planning, work placement, oversight of engineering & ME planning releases as well as providing liaison engineering support during build and test execution phase.  This manager will be in charge of managing budget, schedule, cost, risks & opportunities while emphasizing Safety and First Pass Quality.

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage employees performing activities within multiple (2 or more) Engineering disciplines
  • Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
  • Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements
  • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
  • Manage, develop and motivate employees

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 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
  • 3+ years of experience leading or managing global teams
  • 3+ years of experience with commercial, military, or commercial derivative aircraft involving design, analysis, analysis, manufacturing, procurement, assembly, integration, test, delivery and fleet support
  • 1+ years of experience managing cost and schedule performance using Earned-Value Management (EVM) principles

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Flight test experience

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: $138,550 – $187,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 10, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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 other characteristics protected by law.

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