Flight Engineering Senior Manager | BES

at  Boeing

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Boeing Exploration Systems (BES) capability is seeking Flight Engineering Senior Manager to manage engineers and specialists analyzing, developing, testing, deploying, and operating propulsion components, subsystems, and systems from Huntsville, AL; Houston, TX; or New Orleans, LA.
The team in BES analyzes, designs, develops, tests, integrates, and operates the various propulsion systems of the Space Launch System (SLS), International Space Station (ISS), and Starliner. This team was recognized as a Team Winner of the 2024 RNASA Stellar award.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 10+ years of experience overseeing rocket propulsion design development.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Astrodynamics Engineering.
• Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Astrodynamics Engineering, and/or Engineering Management.
• Experience leading an engineering team as a Technical Lead Engineer (TLE), LX, etc.
• 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.

• Manages employees and mid-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Flight Engineering.
• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures, and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Leverages cross-functional leadership abilities to collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve complementary cross-program objectives and to reach desired outcomes.
• Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Manages, develops, and motivates employees and mid-level managers.
• 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.
  This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Expected travel up to 15% for supplier integration.
  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.