Mission Systems Test Manager

Job Description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is looking for a Mission Systems Test Manager supporting a Phantom Works Fixed Wing Proprietary Program located in Berkeley, MO.

In this role, you will lead a talented team to develop and execute the Mission Systems test plan. The successful candidate will provide leadership to establish a test infrastructure to maximize automation using the latest available digital tools. You will perform verification/ validation activities to deliver Advanced Mission System Capabilities to our warfighter. You will have the opportunity to operate in an agile development environment, mature our products through the development lifecycle, work on next generation open-architecture model-based designs, and collaborate across multiple disciplines.

We seek a self-starter who is highly motivated and willing to take intelligent risks to achieve engineering and program objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, multi-discipline environments and can make frequent management decisions in the best interest of the business. You will ensure the systems engineering, technical integrity, and quality of Advanced Mission Systems Capabilities.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of aerospace technology.

Position Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Leads individual contributors and first-line managers performing engineering and technical activities associated with Advanced Mission Systems Capability Development which includes requirements decomposition, software development, and integration & test.

• Team Execution; Drive programmatic execution for Mission Systems Capability Developments. Develop, track and communicate metrics to quantify technical and business performance, organize all EVM reporting and analysis.

• Customer Engagement: Interface daily with customers and Boeing program office teams.

• Safety Oversight: Ensure personnel and product safety related to design, production, and operation of integrated capabilities.

• Technical Oversight & Engineering Excellence: Establish a culture of proactive technical oversight and risk management while ensuring systems engineering, technical integrity, and mission assurance for Mission Systems Capabilities

• Process Improvement: Implement and enforce engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools, and practices, while continuously assessing and updating engineering processes for improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with functional counterparts to ensure process inputs and outputs meet requirements.

• Supplier Execution: Provides Technical Management of Supplier Execution

• Compliance: Ensure engineering efforts are executed in compliance with established requirements and plans.

• Mentorship & Development: Develop managers’ and employees’ skills through coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations

• Resource Planning: Plan and coordinate allocation of resources to meet program goals.

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.

Ability to obtain Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

• 10 years’ related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years’ engineering leadership experience

• Currently a manager or have previously held a manager position

• 3+ years’ technical experience in complex mission systems development and integration on tactical aircraft

• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively at multiple levels (peers, executive leaders, and customers)

• Proven track record of execution in a development environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master’s degree or higher

• Experience supporting a Proprietary Program

• Experience executing in an Agile work environment and implementing Agile Methodologies

• Experience with modern software development methodologies to include DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience working in Cameo, or similar Model Based Systems Engineering tools

• Experience across multiple phases of the product life-cycle

• Experience with Mission Systems Open Architecture Standards

• Experience applying Program Management Best Practices (PMBPs) to include project planning / scheduling and applying Earned Value Management (EVM).

• A final U.S. top secret clearance preferred.

Relocation Assistance:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job 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. 

Summary pay range: $160,650- $217,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 16, 2025

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.