Senior Flight Engineering Manager

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.

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 Engineering & Technical Innovation is seeking talented individuals to join our Integrated Vehicle Systems team as a Senior Flight Engineering Manager to lead our Aerosciences team based in Hazelwood, MO and will require periodic travel to engage with cross-site teams, functional and business unit stakeholders, and customers.

This individual will manage and lead a team of talented engineers responsible for ensuring state-of-the-art development, application and transition of tools, methods and technologies across Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), applied aerodynamics, aero-acoustics and flow control addressing strategic capability needs from Boeing Commercial and Defense business units. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an expert, diverse team that supports Boeing's one-company culture by collaborating with business units and functional partners.

Position Responsibilities:

• Sets strategic direction, growing and managing a portfolio comprised of internal and external research & development and business unit support.
• Provides resources, removes roadblocks and empowers team to ensure technical excellence within budget and schedule constraints
• Provides oversight of technical approaches, products and processes
• Interfaces with other organizations, internal/external customers, and suppliers to ensure alignment and successful execution of portfolio priorities, plans and project completion.

• Serves as the Lab Manager for a Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD computing lab and an Advanced Aeromechanical Control Effector Systems (AACES) lab.

• Determines staffing resource requirements, acquires talent, manages redeployment as necessary.
• Works with subordinates to establish and evaluate employee development and performance.

This position is onsite in Hazelwood, MO and offers relocation assistance.

Qualifications

This position requires an active (or ability to obtain) U.S. Security Clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university in a relevant engineering discipline

• 5+ years of experience in Flight Engineering disciplines (Boeing specific occupation code "6E")

• 2+ years of related technical management and/or technical leadership experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of engineers and leaders.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Ability to provide set strategic direction, provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
• Abilit to manage, develop and motivate employees
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Advanced degree(s) from an ABET-accredited university in engineering program with a research and technology focus.
• Flight Engineering technical experience in one or more of the following areas (Aerodynamics, Aerothermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Acoustics & Vibration, Flow Control)
• 2+ years Flight Engineering management experience
• Experience working with BDS programs and team members within Air Dominance; Phantom Works; Vertical Lift; Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems and/or Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers.
• Strong leadership skills & the ability to motivate and hold people accountable
• Excellent interpersonal skills working cross functionally across teams.
• Proven ability in strategic decision-making to drive organizational success.
• Experience in building and developing organizational talent to enhance team performance.
• Strong track record of sound fiscal management in overseeing projects.
• Excellent collaboration skills, fostering teamwork and partnership across the enterprise.

Travel

25%

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.

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: $170,850 - $231,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 25, 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 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. 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.