Senior Test Program Manager

The Boeing Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Test Program Manager for Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) to lead test operations, manage labs, and coordinate with the C-17 Avionics organization on future capabilities.

The role will oversee 45–60 staff, develop BOEs, negotiate with customers including the USAF, drive lab excellence, and manage budgets and risks. Domestic travel may be required; US citizenship and clearance are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manages employees and first-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Test and Evaluation Engineering.
• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
• 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 first-level managers.
• Leads and manages strategic plans and roadmaps, technology and capital investments, skill development, design practices and process development, work placement, industry bench-marking, implementing best practices and test infrastructure optimization.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

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.

Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is seeking a Senior Test Program Manager (TPM) to join our team in Long Beach, CA. This position is responsible for test operations for BT&E in Long Beach including the operation of the BGS, Commercial, and AvionX labs in Long Beach, integration with the C-17 Avionics organization, and the development of future test capabilities.

Regional responsibilities will include management of first line leaders and direct reports growing over the next 6 months from 45 to ~60. This position is also responsible for managing lab indirect budgets and lab facility management. The Senior Leader owns the successful execution of the ongoing and upcoming projects required to address avionics obsolescence challenges including the design, build, integration, and qualification of new lab test benches and simulation software. Responsibilities include developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new project proposals, negotiating contracts with external customers including the USAF, and partnering with stakeholders and Senior Leaders to report progress and manage risks. Additionally, the leader is responsible for driving lab excellence (including meaningful metrics to manage lab health), lab configuration management, daily safe operations, and people development. This position will require occasional travel to sites where ASIT-supported facilities are located in the enterprise (including Seattle and Oklahoma City).

Position Responsibilities

• Manages employees and first-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Test and Evaluation Engineering
• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives
• 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 first-level managers
• Leads and manages strategic plans and roadmaps, technology and capital investments, skill development, design practices and process development, work placement, industry bench-marking, implementing best practices and test infrastructure optimization

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is 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 experience in program or project management
• 3+ years of experience building stakeholder and customer relationships
• Experience with commercial and/or defense aircraft test program management
• Willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 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)
• Strong execution, communication and collaboration skills
• Can demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with aircraft systems test
• Experience with laboratory test equipment
• Experience with budget management principles and practices to develop and administer project or operating budgets

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.

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: $181,900 - $246,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 04, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.