Test Operations Lead (Level 4 or 5)

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Test Operations Lead (Level 4 or 5) in Berkeley, MO to direct SIT team execution across multiple programs. The role requires mentoring engineers, developing test plans, and maintaining performance dashboards while coordinating lab upgrades and asset certifications.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering, 9+ years of experience, and 5+ years in leadership roles, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and a willingness to work onsite.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related field.
• 9+ years related work experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years leading teams and projects through influence.

Responsibilities

• Direct program execution activities for the SIT team across multiple development programs.
• Mentor early career engineers and support staff.
• Develop and maintain test plans and execution schedules for complex projects.
• Create and maintain metrics or dashboards to track team performance.
• Schedule day-to-day bench assignments across programs, sites, and labs.
• Coordinate lab bench upgrades, facilities maintenance, and test asset certifications.
• Maintain team skill inventories and identify skill gaps.
• Foster relationships with program managers and cross-functional teams.
• Act as primary lab test contact for activities across programs.
• Drive process improvements to testing approaches and methodologies.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans; manage budgets as CAM under EVM.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Budget management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Test Operations Lead (Level 4 or 5)

Company: The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a highly motivated Test Operations Lead (Level 4 or 5) to join the F-15 System Integration Test (SIT) team located in Berkeley, MO. The team operates multiple Electronic System Integration Laboratories (ESILs) and is comprised of 20+ multi-disciplinary test engineers and support professionals.

As a Test Operations Lead you will be responsible for directing program execution activities for the SIT team, catering to multiple domestic and/or international development programs. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mentoring early career, operations-focused engineers and technical support specialists
• Developing and maintaining test plans and test execution schedules for complex projects
• Creating and maintaining metrics or dashboards to track team performance and progress to plan
• Scheduling day-to-day bench assignments for team members across programs/test sites/labs
• Facilitating the sharing of test assets/avionics across multiple programs and teams, accounting for conflicts and priorities between various program schedules
• Coordinating lab bench upgrades/modifications, facility maintenance, test asset certifications
• Keeping track of team skillsets, identifying skills voids
• Developing and maintaining relationships with teammates, program managers, and other cross-functional teams/leaders (i.e. software, hardware, safety, …)
• Acting as primary lab test contact for test activities across multiple programs
• Collaborating with lab management and test engineers to continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, driving efficiency and effectiveness in the lab
• Identifying risks, issues, opportunities; developing mitigation plans
• Managing team budgets as a Control Account Manager (CAM) under the Earned Value Management (EVM) construct
• Leading program baseline activities for new efforts
• Estimating future work leveraging historical actuals
• Ensuring team test artifacts (i.e. summaries of test events, commentary on failures, engineering team recommendations) and other contract deliverables (CDRLs) meet quality standards and are provided to customers on time

The candidate must work well in a fast-paced environment with frequent shifts in priority. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as you will work with a large team of cross-functional individuals. The test team is often the “last line of defense” in terms of vetting hardware and software prior to flight test. Upstream schedule churn often puts schedule pressure on the group – it’s important you can remain calm, cool, and focused in these scenarios. Occasional extended days or off-shift work may be needed to support critical business milestones. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Berkeley, MO. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim/Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only. Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 5+ years of experience leading teams and projects through influence
• Experience managing team schedules and budgets (ideally under the EVM construct)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• (Level 5) 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Active Security Clearance
• Experience working and/or managing work scope in a laboratory test environment
• Experience working in the defense industry, particularly on military fighter aircraft
• Experience as a Cost Account Manager including baselining of programs, variance analysis, change management, development of quantifiable backup data (QBD), and estimating remaining work
• Experience developing estimates in a timely manner
• Background in avionics development and/or testing activities
• Experience with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) processes and procedures
• Experience with the Boeing Quality Management System (QMS)
• Experience working with technical engineers and customers (with a proven track record of success)
• Experience with DOORS, MSOSA, or other requirements management tools
• Experience with Boeing Opportunity Risk and Issue System (BORIS)
• Experience with ClearQuest or other problem tracking tools
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a customer support environment
• Experience directly supporting a proprietary program
• Experience with requirements verification processes

Conflict of Interest:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

• Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Total Rewards:

• 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.
• The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
• Summary pay range (Level 4): $136,850 - $185,150
• Summary pay range (Level 5): $164,900 - $223,100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program:

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statements:

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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)

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