Mid-Level Air Vehicle Engineering Manager | Structures

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) is seeking a Mid-Level Air Vehicle Engineering Manager to lead the USAF E-7 Structures team in Oklahoma City, OK.

This role is critical in ensuring the successful integration of air vehicle technical requirements, certification strategies, and cost and schedule management through Earned Value Management (EVM). The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in structural integrity, design leadership, and team management, with a strong focus on safety and technical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Primary structures engineering interface to the Program Management Office, Integrated Product Team Leader and the USAF customer.
• EVM.
• Structural Integrity Team leadership (focused on static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis).
• Air Vehicle technical Integration across teams.
• Structures design leadership.
• Certification strategy.
• Technical excellence.
• Cost and schedule management using EVM.
• Safety Review Board (SRB) support.
• Engineering Change Package development.
• Supplier and A/C operations interface.
• The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 5+ years of experience as a manager leading engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to boards, regulators, and senior customers.
• Ability to support operations and team in 24/7 environment.
• Experience working with customers on technical and business issues.
• Experience with airplane structural design and analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace certification standards and processes.
• Experience conducting and sponsoring technical evaluations and delivering pragmatic engineering solutions that balance safety, performance, schedule, and cost.
• Results-oriented leader with a focus on safety, compliance, and delivery predictability.
• Experience with Non-Recurring Product Development (NRPD).
• EVM.
• Change agent who fosters continuous improvement, digital engineering adoption, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience. 
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
• Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 03, 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 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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.