Primary Control Law and Autoflight Manager Featured

Job Description

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The Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Flight Controls team is seeking a Primary Control Law and Autoflight Manager to lead the engineering team located in Everett, WA.

Position Overview:

In this leadership position, you will apply your technical expertise and commitment to quality to guide a team of flight control engineers in developing and supporting the Primary Control Laws and Autoflight Systems for Boeing Commercial aircraft. As a vital member of the management team, you will help shape the strategic direction for current programs and future technology initiatives within the BCA Autoflight and Primary Control Laws organization.

The ideal candidate will excel in engineering technical acumen/excellence while also being an engaging and motivating people leader, including commitment to:

• Prioritizing the development and career growth of your employees and team

• Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring

• Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking different perspectives, speaking up, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders

• Ensuring an emotionally safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality and schedule concerns as soon as they are known

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of plans and execution of Flight Controls statement of work to meet BCA airplane program priorities

• Lead by positive example and support the career growth and skill development of the Flight Controls Autoflight and Primary Control Law engineers

• Ensure a team is in place that cultivates a continuous creative and multidisciplinary approach to problem solving with respect to responding to and performing the work related to program needs

• Routinely engage with program leaders, managers and members in the Flight Controls team to work assignment needs, technical work updates, roadblocks and challenges, lessons learned and historical perspectives

• Oversight of technical decision-making and engineering quality

• Lead towards timely resolution of time-sensitive Continued Operational Safety Program (COSPs) and Boeing Problem Solving Method (BPSM)

• Direct coordination with Supplier and/or Customer

• Performance management and mentorship of an engineering team

• Cross-functional coordination with other organizations such as Avionics, Crew Ops, Airplane Safety, Aero, System Stress, Production Engineering, and Supply Chain

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Everett, WA.

Candidate Assessment Notice:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

• 3+ years experience in the aerospace industry

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working development and sustaining programs

• Experience with Boeing Safety Management System, COSP, BPSM processes

• Experience working with system engineering principles

• Experience working directly with Boeing suppliers and customers

• Experience leading and mentoring large engineering teams

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

• Commitment to first-time quality with strong accountability for issue resolution

• Ability to plan tasks, manage schedules, and lead effectively in a dynamic environment

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s 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.

Union Representation:

This is not a union represented position.

Pay and 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.

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.  

Summary Pay Range:

$151,000 - $204,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 24, 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.

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.