777X Flight Controls Manager (Level K)

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 777X organization is looking for a highly talented and motivated Flight Controls Manager (Level K) to lead a team in Everett, WA.

Position Overview:

The 777x program is seeking a Flight Controls manager to lead a Flight Controls team that focuses on 777X High Lift and Folding Wing Tip systems progressing rapidly toward 777-9 Amended Type Certification, the subsequent transition into production and fleet support, as well as preparing for 777-8F Amended Type Certification. The position will focus heavily on System Safety Analyses, Development Assurance, flight test problem resolution, and lab test. This role requires technical knowledge of the Flight Control system and strong leadership capabilities to manage critical work statement within the team.

The ideal candidate will excel in engineering technical acumen/excellence while also being an engaging and motivating people leader, including commitment to:

• Prioritizing the development and career growth of your employees and team

• Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring

• Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking different perspectives, speaking up, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders

• Ensuring an emotionally safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality and schedule concerns as soon as they are known

Position Responsibilities:

• Managing team priorities, work statement, and budget allocation

• Oversight of technical decision-making and engineering quality

• Reporting and elevating status to senior leadership

• Direct coordination with Suppliers and/or Customers

• Performance management and mentorship of an engineering team

• Cross-functional coordination with other organizations such as Avionics, Crew Ops, Airplane Safety, Aero, System Stress, Production Engineering, and/or Supply Chain

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Everett, WA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 2+ years of experience leading a project or a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Flight Controls system design

• Experience working development and sustaining programs

• Experience working with system engineering principles

• Experience working directly with Boeing suppliers and customers

• Experience leading and mentoring large engineering teams

• Knowledge of flight controls systems

• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and manage tasks while adhering to schedules, take responsibility for all aspects of issue resolution, and lead teams through rapidly changing priorities.

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills

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.

Union:

This is not a union-represented position.

Pay and 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:

$151,000 - 205,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 13, 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.

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.