Air Vehicle 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.

The BGS Engineering Team is seeking a first line manager over a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers. This Manager is set to join the team located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This leader will be responsible for leading and guiding the execution of multiple programs to include comprehensive engineering support.  Selected candidate must be able to work in a high visible, fast-paced, diverse work environment. The candidate will oversee, guide, and influence overhaul execution teams and technical leadership engineering teams. The candidate must have a strong leadership background, business acumen, interpersonal and communication skills.

You will need to have extensive knowledge and experience in execution of integration activities for collaborating with engineering, program management, supplier management, contracting and other functions for multiple programs with products in various life-cycle phases. Additionally, you will have the ability to create a teaming environment across organizational boundaries, along with understanding the importance of open & honest communication.

Are you ready to build the future? Build your career in Engineering by helping us build support everything from F-15 and F/A-18 fighter jets to V-22 rotorcraft. Come be a part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies. Develop your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth.  At Boeing we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination. #TheFutureIsBuiltHere

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads a diverse team of engineering and logistics integrators to achieve technical alignment across multiple functions and ensure successful business execution
• Works to ensure appropriate engineering resources are in place to enable successful manufacturing, repair and overhaul activities.
• Utilizes strong communication and collaboration skills to build cross-business unit relationships to create alignment in execution strategy
• Leads resolution of technical issues and risks, working with both internal and external teams to find solutions
• Provides vision and leadership in capturing future business opportunities
• Works to lead continuous improvement efforts to improve performance on current contracts
• Works to coach, develop, and inspire employees

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):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• 1+ years of experience with Program Management Best Practices (PMBP)
• 1+ years of experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience partnering with a United States Government (USG) Department of Defense (DoD) customer to propose or deliver services and products
• Prior aviation or aerospace experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) processes, qualifications, limitations and training.  Processing of Non-Conformance Tags, various disposition types, signature requirements and authorities.
• 1+ years of experience employing Earned Value Management techniques either as a project manager, control account manager, or control account manager assistant
• ABET accredited engineering degree
• Experience with schedule and budget management, integration of all logistics elements, customer communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule and technical baseline requirements are met
• Experience with military aircraft
• Experience working with the US Navy as a customer
• Experience executing FMS contracts
• Experience supporting defense acquisition and proposal development

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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. 

GENERAL:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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.

Salaries are 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 Jul. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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.