Experimental Flight Test Instrumentation and Data Systems Manager Company: The Boeing Company ... Manage a diverse team of engineers and technicians to develop and executes project and process ...
Experimental Flight Test Instrumentation and Data Systems Manager Company: The Boeing Company ... Manage a diverse team of engineers and technicians to develop and executes project and process ...
Experimental Flight Test Instrumentation and Data Systems Manager Company: The Boeing Company ... Manage a diverse team of engineers and technicians to develop and executes project and process ...
Experimental Flight Test Instrumentation and Data Systems Manager Company: The Boeing Company ... Manage a diverse team of engineers and technicians to develop and executes project and process ...
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Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer supports the instrumentation and testing of our hybrid ... Liaise between engineering, technicians and the test organization. * Other duties may be assigned.
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Staff Flight Avionics Specialist with Security Clearance
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$30.50 - $39.75/hr
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Staff Flight Avionics Specialist with Security Clearance
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Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineer
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$70K - $123K/yr
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We are Lockheed Martin This position is for a first line manager of the Integrated Fighter Group Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) team for Test & Evaluation located at Fort Worth, TX. The team is ...
We are Lockheed Martin This position is for a first line manager of the Integrated Fighter Group Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) team for Test & Evaluation located at Fort Worth, TX. The team is ...
We are Lockheed Martin This position is for a first line manager of the Integrated Fighter Group Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) team for Test & Evaluation located at Fort Worth, TX. The team is ...
We are Lockheed Martin This position is for a first line manager of the Integrated Fighter Group Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) team for Test & Evaluation located at Fort Worth, TX. The team is ...
We are Lockheed Martin This position is for a first line manager of the Integrated Fighter Group Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) team for Test & Evaluation located at Fort Worth, TX. The team is ...
We are Lockheed Martin This position is for a first line manager of the Integrated Fighter Group Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) team for Test & Evaluation located at Fort Worth, TX. The team is ...
Technical Program Manager, Flight Test Instrumentation
Marina, CA · On-site
$113K - $195K/yr
Overview The Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the successful delivery of instrumentation and flight test ...
Technical Program Manager, Flight Test Instrumentation
Marina, CA · On-site
$113K - $195K/yr
Overview The Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the successful delivery of instrumentation and flight test ...
Technical Program Manager, Flight Test Instrumentation
Marina, CA · On-site
$113K - $195K/yr
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Technical Program Manager, Flight Test Instrumentation
Marina, CA · On-site
$113K - $195K/yr
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Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint ...
Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint ...
Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint ...
Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint ...
Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint ...
Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint ...
Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint ...
Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint ...
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Flight Test Engineer
Long Beach, CA · On-site
Develop and maintain flight test plans, test cards, and procedures under guidance from senior flight test engineers. * Assist with instrumentation planning, sensor integration, and flight test system ...
Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer
$152K - $229K/yr
As a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, integration, configuration and testing. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team from ...
Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer
$152K - $229K/yr
As a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, integration, configuration and testing. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team from ...
Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer
$152K - $229K/yr
As a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, integration, configuration and testing. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team from ...
Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer
$152K - $229K/yr
As a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, integration, configuration and testing. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team from ...
Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$152K - $229K/yr
As a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, integration, configuration and testing. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team from ...
Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer
Melbourne, FL · On-site
$152K - $229K/yr
As a Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer, you'll contribute to the design, development, integration, configuration and testing. In this role you will be responsible for leading the team from ...
The Instrumentation Mechanic will spearhead the layout, fabrication, and assembly of custom instrumentation components for flight-test aircraft and development projects where established procedures ...
The Instrumentation Mechanic will spearhead the layout, fabrication, and assembly of custom instrumentation components for flight-test aircraft and development projects where established procedures ...
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Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement
Posted 25 days ago
Boeing rating
8.5
Based on 598 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
35th of 527 rated manufacturers
Job description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) has an exciting opportunity to join the Experimental Flight Test Team in Mesa, AZ as the Experimental Flight Test Instrumentation and Data Systems (I&DS) Manager. The new BT&E Flight Test I&DS manager will be managing day-to-day instrumentation operations for flight test programs and implementing new hardware/software to support testing on the Apache, Little Bird, and Chinook platforms.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage a diverse team of engineers and technicians to develop and executes project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals
Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead 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
Technical aspects: cost, schedule, and other programmatic aspects; and proposal support (including development of labor estimates)
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
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze information; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations; and present the information to the team including senior leaders
Partner with other I&DS managers across the enterprise to develop common processes, tools, software and hardware
Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: 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)
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
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
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 completion of the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership"
Experience with test instrumentation, flight test or structural test
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)
10+ years of experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test
Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) or experience creating estimates
Experience with Program Management Best Practices including Base Line Management, Risk/Issue/Opportunity Management, Performance Metrics, Customer Communications, Requirements Management, Supplier Management, and/or Earned Value Management
Communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to change
Experience leading a technical team, and experience working on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience as an Instrumentation or Design/Build Engineer on a military flight test program
Experience with Flight Test Operations
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Shift:
This position is primarily 1st shift; occasional alternate or extended shifts may be required to support test program objectives. Occasional travel is required for this position.
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: $141,100 - $190,900
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
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.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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