BGS F/A-18 International SEIT Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a front-line manager (Manager, Engineering Multi-Skill Leader) to lead the F/A-18 International Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) team in St. Louis, MO.

The F/A-18 international SEIT team provides sustainment support for seven international customers including Australia, Canada, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain, and Switzerland.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee sustainment engineering efforts including development of airframe/structure repairs, coordination of avionics hardware/software upgrades, coordination of engineering support for spares production lines, and coordination of engineering support for supplier activities
• Manage risks, issues, and opportunities and technical baselines
• Ensure engineering satisfies technical requirements, quality expectations, and meets program deadlines
• Ensure engineering executes within program budgets and communicate any technical issues that may pose risk to budget
• Manage development plans to continuously cultivate and maintain critical skills within the team
• Manage Configuration Control Boards, Engineering Review Boards, and Safety Review Boards
• Track and monitor organizational metrics and develop improvement plans for areas below standards
• Perform all staffing, hiring, and human resource related managerial functions
• Coordinate with the Office of the Chief Engineer and program managers to align expectations for engineering performance across the portfolio
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment covering a wide variety of technical challenges
• Drive process improvements and cost reduction initiatives to increase efficiency and competitiveness

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 a team of engineers
• 3+ years of experience in areas of systems engineering (This can be in areas such as requirements, design, implementation, test, verification, validation, integration, risk management)
• Experience working with Aviation Design and Post-Delivery in Service Support

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Demonstrated leadership of complex projects with large project teams
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Current active secret clearance
• Experience in post-production sustainment support
• Experience developing and executing project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures and sets operational goals for the team.
• Understanding of working contracts with Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers
• Experience with export compliance or international programs

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Total Rewards and Pay Transparency:

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 09, 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.

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.