Phantom Works Flight Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for a Phantom Works Flight Manager .

This position is available at the following locations : Berkeley, MO; Ridley Park, PA; Mesa, AZ; El Segundo, CA; Tukwila, WA

Come be part of the next generation of aviation, rotorcraft, space, weapons and global mobility!   Boeing Phantom Works has a great opportunity for a Flight Engineering Senior Manager.

Phantom Works, a division within Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security, is growing.  The successful candidate will have deep experience with Flight technology development, Flight integration, vendor management, and customer interaction. Candidates should have strong technical depth in at least one of the following skills : Guidance, Navigation, & Control; Aerodynamics; Propulsion; Loads & Dynamics; Configuration Development; or Mass Properties.  In addition, experience leading teams to include either IRAD efforts, CRAD efforts or integrated teams is essential.

Position Responsibilities :

Manages a team of Flight engineers

Works with Chief Engineers to develop strategy for Flight Technologies and tools across Phantom Works

Coordinates Flight work among various disciplines and locations to assure consistent Phantom Works Support by Flight aligned engineering

Develops budgets and plans, executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives

Proposes new work

Interfaces with program management, customers and vendor personnel.

Evaluates vendor proposals and manage contracted work

Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

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

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)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill / 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

10+ years of experience in a Flight engineering discipline

5+ years of experience leading teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance

Prior management or team lead experience

Excellent communication skills.

Experience with Boeing military programs and processes.

Experience developing and administering budgets, schedules and performance standards.

Prior oversight of technical effort of medium sized or multi-skill teams.

Mentoring or technical lead engineer experience.

Relocation :

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus :

Referral to this role is eligible for bonus.

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.

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.

Typical summary pay ranges for Berkeley, MO, Mesa, AZ : $198,900 - $269,100

Typical summary pay ranges for Ridley Park, PA; Tukwila, WA; El Segundo, CA : $212,500 - $287,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 19, 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

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

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.