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Boeing · 1 day ago

Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager

The Boeing Company is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager to join the Boeing Test and Evaluation organization in Seattle, WA. The individual will lead a team of Instrumentation Operation Engineers responsible for test instrumentation and data systems for commercial and military flight test programs.

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high‑performing Instrumentation Operations team responsible for design, maintenance, and operation of flight test instrumentation and data systems
Set vision, priorities, and departmental policies; translate strategy into executable plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Own budgets earned value metrics, and performance indicators; report status and forecast to stakeholders and leadership
Drive operational excellence to meet cost, schedule, quality, availability, and reliability targets for test assets
Resolve critical instrumentation issues, lead root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to protect program timelines
Establish and enforce safety, regulatory, and compliance standards across all instrumentation activities
Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and executive stakeholders to secure alignment and resources
Champion talent development through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and targeted training
Lead continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies to enhance capability, efficiency, and test readiness
Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on flight test objectives
Represent organizational values and model leadership behaviors that foster inclusion, accountability, and innovation

Qualification

Engineering degreeFlight test experiencePeople leadershipEarned Value ManagementInstrumentation hardwareEmployee trainingConflict resolutionCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
7+ years of professional engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a people‑leadership or project‑lead role, or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience
7+ years of experience building business partner relationships or demonstrated experience collaborating across functional teams and external stakeholders
5–7+ years of hands‑on flight test and/or lab test experience, or equivalent systems/instrumentation test experience supporting flight test campaigns
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required

Preferred

Experience leading or managing Military projects and/or teams
Experience with Earned Value Management
Experience leading teams through high dynamic and pressure environments – high adaptability, stamina, and drive
Strong people management: hiring, mentoring, performance management, conflict resolution
Familiarity with instrumentation hardware (e.g., strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure, temperature, video)
Flight test process experience
Passion and experience in employee training and development

Benefits

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Company

Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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CJ Nothum
CEO & Executive Communications, Senior Manager
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Colton Engelke
CEO and Executive Communications
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