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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Mechanical & Structural Engineering Manager to join the F-15 Structures Engineering Team located In Berkeley, MO. This is an exciting leadership opportunity on the world’s premier Air Dominance and Strike Fighter platform working directly with US government and foreign customers.

This position manages, develops and motivates employees performing durability and damage tolerance analysis, spectrum development, individual aircraft tracking program activities, and structural risk analysis for F15 global customers.  Primary team duties include F-15 derivative modernization (i.e. F-15 Israel), production support - disposition of nonconformances (NCRs), and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) maturation to effectively sustain the F15 global fleet throughout its lifetime.  This position is directly assigned to the F-15 Airframe team in the F-15 Air Vehicle organization.  Proficiency in the Earned Value Management (EVM) system and the ability to estimate manpower and write technical sections of proposals are required in this position.  ASIP tenets covered in MIL-STD-1530D are major elements of this position.  Familiarity with full size determinate assembly (FSDA) is a benefit.

Position Responsibilities:

• Drive ASIP execution with Safety and Quality through bold Innovation and continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders & peers

• Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work with partners from within Boeing and outside, across different cultures and time zones

• Candidate must be a self-starter with a positive attitude, high ethics, and a track record of working successfully under pressure in a time-constrained environment

• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Boeing and external partners

• Verify product completeness and readiness prior to customer delivery

• Define risk mitigation and opportunity plans; proactively identify and resolve issues

• Contribute to Statements of Work (SOW) and cost/schedule estimates to meet customer requirements

• Develop and maintain execution plans; track progress and recommend course corrections as needed

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Acquire resources for projects and maintain accurate accounting of budget in EVM

• Travel: Periodic domestic travel is anticipated to maintain technical oversight and customer coordination

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering

• 3+ years of experience as a lead engineer or manager mentoring, coaching, and leading less experienced engineers

• 5+ years of technical experience in structural analysis

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• This position requires the ability to travel 10 of the time

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Prior experience setting and managing budgets with EVM

• Prior experience with MIL-STD-1530D

• Prior experience effectively managing Customer and/or DCMA relationships

• 1+ years of experience with military aircraft production

• 1+ years of experience working with cross-functional teams to include engineering, program management, and/or finance

• 3+ years of experience with software toolsets used for structural and fatigue analysis

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys 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.

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: well match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10 of eligible pay with Immediate 100 vesting

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $137,700 - $186,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 11, 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

Bachelors 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.