Flight Test Engineering Manager

Boeing; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Oklahoma City is seeking a Flight Test Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing team within the BT&E organization, delivering flight and system test activities for AWACS programs. You will drive planning, integration, and execution while partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality test outcomes.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, program execution, and people development, with responsibilities for staffing, EVM, risk

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related field
• At least one year of leadership experience OR completion of Boeing leadership course
• Experience in developmental, certification, or operational flight/test environments
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), program execution, or integrated scheduling
• Willing and able to travel 30% of the time, domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Develop and coach a diverse team of engineers and operators through guidance, performance management, mentoring, and career development
• Lead planning, integration, and execution of lab, ground, and flight tests ensuring compliance with processes and customer requirements
• Partner with stakeholders to drive integrated program execution and resolve technical challenges
• Manage staffing, resource planning, workload balancing, and EVM to meet business needs
• Identify, assess, develop, and mitigate technical, schedule, and program risks with data‑driven decisions
• Provide guidance and drive continuous improvement for operational effectiveness

Skills

Leadership

EVM/Scheduling

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering/Aerospace/Systems Engineering/Business

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

We are seeking a Flight Test Engineering Manager to join the Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team supporting the Mobility Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) portfolio in Oklahoma City, OK. In this role, you will lead the team responsible for planning, integrating, and executing flight test and system test activities for Boeing’s Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) programs. This role combines technical leadership, program execution, and people development, requiring a leader who can build high‑performing teams, foster collaboration across engineering disciplines, and drive disciplined test execution in a dynamic environment. You will partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality test outcomes while developing the next generation of flight test engineers.

Why Join Us

• Lead a high-impact Flight Test Engineering team supporting AWACS programs, influencing program test strategy and execution on mission‑critical platforms
• Join a close‑knit Flight Test community where teamwork, trust, and collaboration are essential to safely executing complex test programs
• Partner with cross‑functional engineering, operations, program management, and customer teams to solve complex technical challenges and deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality test outcomes

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and coach a diverse team of engineers and mission systems operators by providing technical guidance, performance management, mentoring, and career development
• Lead the planning integration, and execution of lab, ground, and flight tests while ensuring compliance with engineering processes, and customer requirements
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive integrated program execution, resolve technical challenges, and deliver high‑quality test outcomes
• Manage staffing, resource planning, workload balancing, and Earned Value Management (EVM) to meet current and future business needs
• Identify, assess, develop, and mitigate technical, schedule, and program risks while enabling timely, data‑driven decisions and disciplined execution throughout the test program lifecycle
• Provide guidance, support, and approval of technical approaches and processes while driving opportunities for continuous improvement and increased operational effectiveness

Boeing First‑Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Location

This position is expected to 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on‑site at Oklahoma City, OK.

Basic Qualifications

• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only
• 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
• Candidates must have 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 have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• Experience in developmental, certification, or operational test environments (ground test, flight test, or integrated test campaigns)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), program execution, or Integrated Scheduling
• Experience with Systems Engineering processes
• Willing and able to travel 30% of the time, both internationally and domestically

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on the Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS)
• Experience leading engineering teams, technical teams, or integrated product teams
• Experience with military, commercial, or derivative aircraft flight test programs
• Experience developing test strategies, test plans, and certification or verification approaches
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Business

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Shift

This position is primarily 1st shift; alternate or extended shifts may be required to support test program objectives. Up to 30% domestic and international travel is required for this position.

Pay & 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: $130,900 - $177,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 07, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) 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.