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T-7A Service Life Leader

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025450429 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 15, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a First Line Leader to join the Air Dominance Platform Structures Capability and lead the T-7A Service Life Organization in Berkeley, MO.

The T-7A Redhawk is the next trainer for our USAF customer and will be instrumental in preparing our next generation fighter pilots.  This individual will lead fatigue & fracture engineers in executing the full-scale fatigue test efforts, supporting the EMD/LRIP build through disposition of NCRs, and maturing the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) to effectively sustain the fleet throughout its lifetime.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of engineers with diverse skill levels (direct reporting and influence) by providing direction/guidance & mentorship.

  • Provide technical guidance through experience and network ensuring that analyses are accurate and reliable.

  • Ability and willingness to make technical decisions based on data, experience, engineering judgement, & input from SMEs/leads

  • Collaborate with other disciplines such as strength, design, manufacturing, & quality to ensure integration across the value stream.

  • Effectively communicate findings, recommendations, and project status to stakeholders through reports and presentations.

  • Oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet technical requirements. This includes resource allocation and risk management.

  • Develop and implement strategies that align with organizational goals and industry standards.

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process enhancement and implementing best practices.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

This position also requires the ability to travel 10% of the time

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering

  • 3+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager)

  • 5+ years of technical experience as a fatigue and fracture engineer

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 1+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • 1+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams to include engineering, program management, and/or finance

  • 1+ years of experience with mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams of junior and peer engineers

  • 3+ years of experience with software toolsets used for structural and fatigue analysis

Relocation Assistance:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

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.

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. 

Typical summary pay range: $130,050 - $175,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 30, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.

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