Flight Test Operations Instrumentation Manager

Air Dominance Flight Test Operations Instrumentation Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for an Air Dominance Flight 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