Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager

Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager

Join Boeing in Seattle, Everett WA or Seattle, WA to lead a team of Instrumentation Operation Engineers who operate test instrumentation and data systems for commercial and military flight test programs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high‑performing Instrumentation Operations team responsible for design, maintenance, and operation of flight test instrumentation and data systems.
• Set vision, priorities, and departmental policies; translate strategy into executable plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Own budgets, earned‑value metrics, and performance indicators; report status and forecast to stakeholders and leadership.
• Drive operational excellence to meet cost, schedule, quality, availability, and reliability targets for test assets.
• Resolve critical instrumentation issues, lead root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to protect program timelines.
• Establish and enforce safety, regulatory, and compliance standards across all instrumentation activities.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and executive stakeholders to secure alignment and resources.
• Champion talent development through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and targeted training.
• Lead continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies to enhance capability, efficiency, and test readiness.
• Identify program risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on flight test objectives.
• Represent organizational values and model leadership behaviors that foster inclusion, accountability, and innovation.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
• 7+ years of professional engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a people‑leadership or project‑lead role, or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience.
• 7+ years of experience building business partner relationships or demonstrated experience collaborating across functional teams and external stakeholders.
• 5–7+ years of hands‑on flight test and/or lab test experience, or equivalent systems/instrumentation test experience supporting flight test campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or managing Military projects and/or teams.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Experience leading teams through high dynamic and pressure environments – high adaptability, stamina, and drive.
• Strong people management: hiring, mentoring, performance management, conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with instrumentation hardware (e.g., strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure, temperature, video).
• Flight test process experience.
• Passion and experience in employee training and development.

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.

Shift: This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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. Summary pay range: $151,300 – $204,700.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 21, 2026
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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.

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.

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.

Seniority level:
Not Applicable;

Employment type:

Full‑time;
Job function:
Quality Assurance;
Industries:
Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing.