Flight Engineering Manager – Guidance Navigation & Control

Boeing

. Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Flight Engineering .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeHazelwood • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $142,800 - $193,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Flight Engineering and GNC-related engineering, with a strong focus on project management, process improvement, and technical oversight. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop relationships with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with U.S. export control and security clearance requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Flight Engineering ExperienceGNC Related EngineeringCross IPT LeadershipOperational Flight Program DevelopmentHardware In The Loop Testing

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProcess ImprovementTechnical ManagementEngineering LeadershipFlight Program CertificationTesting and EvaluationResource AcquisitionTechnical OversightEmployee DevelopmentOperational Goal Setting

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementTeam MotivationStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Of Science DegreeU.S. Security ClearanceExploring Leadership Course Completion

Industry Keywords

Flight EngineeringGNCMQ-25 ProgramAutonomous AircraftU.S. Export Control ComplianceConflict Of Interest Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in Flight Engineering
Develop and execute project and process plans
Implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
Acquire resources for projects and processes
Provide technical management of suppliers
Lead process improvements
Develop and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
Manage, develop, and motivate employees
Support development of the MQ-25 program, the world's first autonomous carrier-based aircraft

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 completion of Boeing's internal course “Exploring Leadership”
5 years of experience in a Flight engineering discipline
3 years of experience working in GNC related engineering
3 years of Cross IPT Leadership and Coordination
Experience with Operational Flight Program (OFP) development, certification, and testing
Experience with Hardware in the loop (HILS) testing
Ability to complete an assessment as part of the selection process
U.S. Person status required for U.S. export control compliance
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
Interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance required post-start
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting
Student Loan Match for eligible enrolled U.S. employees
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Variable compensation opportunities
Assessment and selection process support
Employee development and leadership opportunities