Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager

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 Company is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager to join the Boeing Test and Evaluation organization in Seattle, WA . The individual will have responsibility to lead a team of Instrumentation Operation Engineers that operate test instrumentation and data systems for commercial and military flight test programs.

Position Responsibilities:

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  Lead and develop a high‑performing Instrumentation Operations team responsible for design, maintenance, and operation of flight test instrumentation and data systems

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  Set vision, priorities, and departmental policies; translate strategy into executable plans, schedules, and resource allocations

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  Own budgets earned value metrics, and performance indicators; report status and forecast to stakeholders and leadership

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  Drive operational excellence to meet cost, schedule, quality, availability, and reliability targets for test assets

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  Resolve critical instrumentation issues, lead root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to protect program timelines

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  Establish and enforce safety, regulatory, and compliance standards across all instrumentation activities

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  Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and executive stakeholders to secure alignment and resources

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  Champion talent development through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and targeted training

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  Lead continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies to enhance capability, efficiency, and test readiness

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  Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on flight test objectives

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  Represent organizational values and model leadership behaviors that foster inclusion, accountability, and innovation

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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):

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  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

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  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

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  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”

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  7+ years experience in developing and maintaining relationships / partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and cross-functional teams

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  5-7+ years experience do you have leading or conducting complex flight and/or lab testing in an integrated test team environment

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Preferred Qualifications:

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  Professional engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a people‑leadership or project‑lead role, or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience

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  Experience leading or managing Military projects and/or teams

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  Experience with Earned Value Management

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  Experience leading teams through high dynamic and pressure environments – high adaptability, stamina, and drive

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  Strong people management: hiring, mentoring, performance management, conflict resolution

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  Familiarity with instrumentation hardware (e.g., strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure, temperature, video)

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  Flight test process experience

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  Passion and experience in employee training and development

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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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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: $151,300 - $204,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 14, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

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.

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.

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.