GNC Engineering Manager – Lead Flight Controls

Boeing; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 143,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 10% match

Student Loan Match

Health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Hazelwood, MO is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager to lead the Flight Engineering team supporting multiple development efforts including advanced air dominance platforms.

You will oversee GN&C system maturation, lead talent acquisition, staff development, and manage relationships with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams while ensuring safe, reliable flight control solutions and robust risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 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 OR have completed the Boeing 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.
• Experience with Operational Flight Program (OFP) development, certification, and testing.
• Experience with Hardware in the loop (HILS) testing.

Responsibilities

• Leads, develops, and motivates employees performing engineering and technical activities in GN&C.
• Plans and executes the GN&C team maturation of a complex flight controls system on a rapid development program.
• Leads talent acquisition activities to staff future work scope.
• Leads employee development and engagement to support career growth, retention objectives, recognition and empowerment.
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes, and risk mitigation.
• Assessment is part of the selection process.

Skills

Leadership experience

Flight engineering

GNC engineering

Cross IPT leadership

OFP development

HILS testing

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

The Boeing Company in Hazelwood, MO is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager to lead the Flight Engineering team supporting multiple development efforts including advanced air dominance platforms.

You will oversee GN&C system maturation, lead talent acquisition, staff development, and manage relationships with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams while ensuring safe, reliable flight control solutions and robust risk mitigation.