Avionics Engineering Manager (Level K)

Avionics Engineering Manager (Level K)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes’ Electronics Systems Design Center has an exciting opportunity for Avionics Engineering Manager to join the team in Everett, WA.

Position Overview:

This position will support product development and production support. In this role you will apply your leadership skills, technical expertise, and commitment to quality to lead a team of engineers in supporting design and certification of many/all current and future BCA programs.  In this capacity, we coordinate and cooperate with diverse groups, from virtually all engineering teams, to pilots, operators and regulators to deliver the safest, most efficient aircraft in the modern global airspace system.

The Avionics team are responsible for development, certification and support of a broad array of Systems, Hardware and Software on all BCA programs. Avionics products include communication, navigation, surveillance, inertial, displays and flight management

The ideal candidate will excel in engineering technical acumen/excellence while also being an engaging and motivating people leader, including commitment to:

• Prioritizing the development and career growth of your employees and team

• Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring

• Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking different perspectives, speaking up, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders

• Ensuring an emotionally safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality and schedule concerns as soon as they are known

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee and represent Avionics teams for the development, planning, and execution Avionics Systems through the phases of Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), Amendment to Type Certificate (ATC), and Entry Into Service (EIS).

• Provide technical guidance and oversight for the team's Development Assurance Plan under ARP4754A, including execution of software regression tests, to ensure progress toward achieving the certification plan.

• Serve as the primary interface between the Avionics Design Center and development and production programs to communicate program progress and mitigate risk.

• Manage communications with avionics suppliers: convey program priorities, hold suppliers accountable to schedules, and organize regular meetings to resolve technical statements of work (SOW) and align schedules.

• Interface with regulators, suppliers, internal Boeing stakeholders, pilots, customer airlines, and industry relations to support program objectives.

• Oversee requirements development and design work for managed systems, from higher-level aircraft requirements to lower-level supplier requirements.

• Provide oversight and technical management of supplier development programs.

• Oversee test scheduling and execution, and manage PR (problem report) troubleshooting and resolution in the labs.

• Manage certification compliance and regulator engagement on relevant system regulations; develop and approve compliance plans and issue papers, and oversee execution with the FAA and foreign certification agencies.

• Oversee creation of system-owned flight test plans, WSRDs, and procedures.

• Manage problem reports (PRs) and flight squawks throughout flight test to support certification and entry into service.

• Track and manage statement of work on time performance.

• Track and manage budget and schedule commitments across multiple programs with program leadership and Design Center teams.

• Eliminate and mitigate technical and program-management-related roadblocks and risks across the team's statement of work.

• Develop, grow, mentor, and retain the Avionics skill teams; attract and hire required talent.

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Everett, WA.

This position requires travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.

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.

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering design environment

• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams (Leading teams, managing teams etc)

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from conception to completion.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Proven ability to lead with the Boeing Values

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of innovative solutions in engineering challenges.

• Demonstrated ability in team building, coaching, and employee development to enhance team performance and engagement.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to all stakeholders.

• Solid technical background with the ability to guide and mentor the team.

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.

Union Representation:

This is not a union represented position.

Pay and 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:

$147,050 - $198,950

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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)

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