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<p>At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, youll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.</p><p>The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a highly-motivated and energetic Flight Engineering Senior Manager to join the Vertical Lift Division. This position will lead the Flight Technology Team in Mesa, AZ and support the Vertical Lift Flight Technology team.</p><p><p><b>Position Responsibilities:</b></p><p>Your duties as a manager will include (but are not limited to):</p><ul><li>Lead the Flight Technology Team in Mesa, AZ, performing engineering and technical activities in Flight Performance and Aerodynamics including Computational Fluid Dynamics, Mass Properties Management, Aerothermal Engineering, Flight simulation and Handling Qualities, Loads and Dynamics, Wind Tunnel and Flight Testing.</li><li>Develop and execute integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provide input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals and objectives.</li><li>Acquire resources for department activities, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements.</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.</li><li>Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, tools and processes.</li><li>Manage, develop and motivate employees.</li></ul><p><p>The selected manager will manage and oversee a team of engineers supporting design and analysis to ensure rotorcraft products meet performance, weights and balance requirements and have acceptable handling qualities, loads and dynamics characteristics using Boeing and industry standard state-of-the art tools, laboratory, wind tunnel, ground and flight tests. The candidate must also provide technical leadership, participating at a detailed technical level in the development of solutions to domestic and FMS Attack Helicopter Programs and related research and development programs.</p><p><p><b>This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.</b></p><p><p><b>Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li>An Engineering degree or equivalent is required.</li><li>10% travel is required.</li><li>A minimum of 10 years of experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Rotorcraft Flight Performance and Aerodynamics; Mass Properties; Aerothermal Engineering; Rotorcraft Flight simulation and Handling Qualities; Rotorcraft Loads and Dynamics.</li></ul><p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):</b></p><ul><li><p>15 years of experience in one or more of the following disciplines is highly desired: Rotorcraft Flight Performance and Aerodynamics; Mass Properties; Aerothermal Engineering; Rotorcraft Flight simulation and Handling Qualities; Rotorcraft Loads and Dynamics</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of preliminary design and sizing process for rotorcraft.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of wind tunnel and flight testing of rotorcraft.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of applicable Military Specifications; Industry and Customer knowledge; Familiarity with rotorcraft industry including capabilities and products of Boeing and our competitors; In depth knowledge of capabilities, practices and resources of US DoD engineering organizations such as AED and ADD.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to resolve technical issues and capture R&D programs.</p></li><li><p>Project Management Skills: Knowledge of program management best practices; Knowledge of estimating tools including earned value reporting systems; Knowledge of proposal preparation processes.</p></li><li><p>Management Skills: Experience leading engineering teams</p></li></ul><p><p><b>Relocation:</b></p><p>Relocation assistance is provided for qualified candidates.<br /></p><p><b>Drug Free Workplace:</b></p><p>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.</p><p><p>At Boeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion are enduring company values. We strive to live these values every day not only because its the right thing to do, but because our success depends on it. The companys commitment to diversity and inclusion means providing a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful and equitable, with opportunities for personal and professional development.</p>