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Flight Engineering Manager

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania Job ID JR2026514292 Category Engineering - Flight Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 26, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a highly-motivated and energetic Flight Engineering Manager to join the Vertical Lift Division located in Ridley Park, PA.

This position will lead the Flying Qualities & Autonomy team in Ridley Park, PA and support the Vertical Lift Flight Technology team.

 This organization is responsible for all functionally aligned Statement of Work and assuring technical integrity on all Vertical Lift Division programs, including the CH-47 Chinook, V-22 Osprey, MH-139 Grey Wolf, AH-64 Apache, H-6 Little Bird, as well as Phantom Works Vertical Lift activities.

The selected manager, working with the senior manager, will manage and oversee a team of engineers supporting development (analysis and design) activities in the areas of Flying Qualities, Stability and Control, and Flight Controls including control laws and aeroservoelastic analysis, flight simulations (desktop and piloted), wind tunnel and flight testing. The candidate must also provide technical leadership, participating at a detailed technical level in the development of solutions for the most complex handling qualities and flight control tasks.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Flying Qualities team, performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of rotorcraft Flying Qualities, Stability and Control, and Flight Controls design, wind tunnel and flight testing.

  • Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.

  • Acquire resources for department activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.

  • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manage, develop and motivate employees.

Up to 10% travel is required: 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. A Final Secret Post start is required.

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in a relevant field of Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace)

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in rotorcraft flying qualities or rotorcraft flight controls is required.

  • External candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience).

  • Internal candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Knowledge of rotorcraft stability & control and handling qualities.

  • Knowledge of rotorcraft control laws requirements, design, analysis and testing.

  • Knowledge of flight simulation modeling and tool development.

  • Knowledge of developing and maintaining flight simulation and integration laboratories.

  • Knowledge of wind tunnel and flight testing of rotorcraft.

  • In depth knowledge of capabilities, practices and resources of US DoD engineering organizations such as NAVAIR, SRD and TDD.

  • Experience leading engineering teams.

  • Experience leading teams who are distributed across multiple locations.

  • Knowledge of program management best practices; Knowledge of estimating and management tools including earned value reporting systems and risk management; Knowledge of proposal preparation processes.

  • Formal leadership training

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this position 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: $153,000- $207,000


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 10, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

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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