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Structures Test Engineering Manager

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025457544 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 17, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

The Boeing Test and Evaluation (BT&E) team is looking for a Structures Test Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Berkeley, MO.  The selected candidate will be responsible for testing and verifying the structural design of our Air Dominance, Phantom Works, and Weapons products.  

This job requires a determined commitment to continuous improvement that will drive increased quality, efficiency, and schedule performance.  The ideal candidate will need to focus on and understand the key problems and lead the team to innovate and solve the root causes.  A true focus on people, understanding how they are the key to our success and a commitment to developing them individually, is required.  This position would be in charge of the structural test labs working in collaboration with the existing Structures Test managers.

As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to work on the latest military weapons and aircraft programs, such as: T-7A Redhawk, MQ-25A Stingray, various Phantom Works programs, various Boeing Weapons programs, and our legacy programs like F-15 and F/A-18 into the future.  

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Structural Test and Evaluation Engineering.  These activities include, but are not limited to: Test Conceptual Design, Test Detailed Design, Test Planning, Test Control & Conduct, Manufacturing Engineering, Instrumentation Design, Install & Checkout, Data Processing, and Test Reporting.
  • Develop and execute the required staffing and resource plans related to Structures Test activities at the team level.
  • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with the customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
  • Responsible and accountable for the cost, schedule, and technical performance while understanding and coordinating programmatic aspects
  • Develop and engage employees through coaching, mentoring, and employee performance assessment, as well as identifying growth opportunities and assignments that best fit the needs of the individual and the company.
  • Use communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to change and deal with ambiguity

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science  
  • 3+ years of experience leading or managing cross-functional or cross-organizational teams within engineering and/or test
  • 3+ years of experience working in hardware systems test or design, lab testing, or systems engineering role
  • 3+ years of experience in developing test designs from system level specification requirements, test planning, execution and reporting test results
  • Experience in test and evaluation engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 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.)
  • 5+ years of experience leading integrated teams to perform complex structural and fatigue life testing on military aircraft
  • Experience in Structural Test Engineering
  • Experience with test & lab execution
  • Experience with the Test Engineering lifecycle: requirements, test design, test documentation/reporting and test execution
  • Awareness of the instrumentation, test control, and data processes and procedures associated with structures testing
  • Experience with and knowledge of CAM and Project Management experience

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.

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: $129,200 – $174,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 26, 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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