F/A-18 Service Life Leader

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense Space and Security team is currently seeking a First Line Leader to join the Air Dominance Platform Structures Capability and lead the F/A-18 Service Life Organization in Berkeley, MO.

This is a multi-discipline organization including fatigue tracking (monitoring damage from real time fleet data) and fatigue analysis engineers.  The team is responsible for the fatigue life of all Super Hornet platforms, incorporating actual fleet usage data to evaluate the service life of the airframe, as well as developing/maintaining software tools for tracking fleet usage data and producing fatigue allowables.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide experience in data analytics and science, software, flight, and mechanical and structural engineering.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide oversight to employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of fatigue analysis and Individual Aircraft Tracking

• Develop and maintain relationships/partnerships with domestic and international customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Ability and willingness to make technical decisions based on data, experience, engineering judgement, & input from SMEs/leads

• Develop and execute integrated plans, policies and procedures

• Implement strategic initiatives and process improvements aligning to organization and division level priorities

• Adequately staff team through various hiring activities (direct hiring, internal transfers, loan-ins)

• Apply engineering best practices to ensure delivery of first-time quality for engineering data

• Mentor, develop, & motivate employees through recurring tag-ups, stretch assignments, and recognition

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.

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 in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager)

• 3+ years of technical experience as a strength or fatigue & fracture engineer

• 1+ years of experience with mentoring, coaching, and guiding of junior and peer engineers

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience working with US Navy customer or other DOD agencies

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

• 1+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

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

Relocation Assistance:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus.

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.

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

Typical summary pay range: $130,050 - $175,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 16, 2025

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.