F/A-18 Platform Systems Leader

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team has an exciting opportunity for a Platform Systems Engineering Leader to join Air Dominance, specifically the F/A-18 Program in Berkeley, MO.

We are looking for a dynamic candidate to lead an experienced team which provides Platform Systems support to all phases of the F/A-18 & E/A-18 Program including production, post-production support, and future capability development/integration.

Your duties as a Systems Engineering leader will include managing to a performance baseline in the areas of Electrical Systems Design/Analysis, Equipment Installation, Crew Stations, Environmental Control Systems, Thermal Analysis, Landing Gear, Mechanisms, Armaments, Fuel, and Hydraulics. Specific focus on managing employees performing technical activities in the area of Electrical System Design with an emphasis on the design and analysis of electrical subsystems, wiring, and exterior lighting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead team performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Platform Systems.
• Manage, develop, staff and motivate a team that includes both direct report and loan in employees.
• 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 lead process improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Aeronautical or Material Sciences).
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with electrical design engineering.
• 1+ years of engineering leadership experience (in lead or manager role) working on advanced fighter aircraft.

Benefits:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Boeing 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay.
• Student Loan Match program.

Pay Range: $164,900 - $223,100