Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Are you ready to join a team of innovators, strategic disruptors, and dreamers who dare to redefine the future of the defense industry? Are you driven to create the unimaginable? Are you passionate about addressing human performance within the design and development of cutting-edge aerospace systems?
Boeing Defense Space and Security is seeking innovative and intrinsically motivated Human Engineering Manager to join our Air Dominance team in St Louis, MO. The Air Dominance Human Engineering team innovates and pushes the envelope for what is possible for the next generation of defense capabilities. In this role, you will support the development of state-of-the-art fixed wing tactical aircraft
Position Responsibilities:
Manage, develop, and motivate a team of engineers to deliver Human Engineering solutions in the design, development, production and implementation of Boeing processes and products.
Lead a group of ~ 15-20 direct reports.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports.
Coordinate across interdisciplinary teams to integrate HE considerations into the overall system design and development.
Exercise critical thinking and innovative problem solving in relation to strengthening Human Engineering and contribute to the Human Engineering growth strategy and capability roadmaps.
Lead projects or initiatives at the direction of the engineering organization to implement process / product improvements related to Human Engineering.
Align Human Engineering Team resources to meet multiple program/project demands.
Define system performance requirements to ensure safe and successful human operation of physical, functional, and program interfaces for crew members and maintainers.
Develop basis of estimates for human engineering support on programs
Apply human performance principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of human-machine systems and products.
Apply a knowledge of military standards (such as MIL-STD-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD-411F and JSSG-2010 requirements) to meet program requirements and ensure engineering quality.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final Post-Start is required.
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 Skills & Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Cognitive Psychology or other Human Engineering related field of study.
5+ years of experience in Human Engineering working as part of an integrated product team.
5+ years of project management experience.
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 (Desired Skills & Experience):
Human Engineering experience in the aerospace domain.
Thorough knowledge of Human Engineering standards for design, testing & certification (such as MIL-STL-1472, MIL-STD-1474, MIL-STD-1787, MIL-STD-3009, MIL-STD 411F).
Knowledge and understanding of technologies, policies and procedures related to Human Engineering of aerospace and defense related products.
Past experience and demonstrated ability to manage Human Engineering in relation to aerospace product design and development, testing and planning and coordination, and relevant work-statements.
Ability to define HFE processes for use by Human Engineering teams.
Ability to derive Human Factors/Human Engineering requirements.
Must have ability to accomplish results through effective collaboration working with all stakeholders including colleagues throughout the Boeing enterprise.
Demonstrated engineering leadership experience in major organizations.
Ability to work well with virtual teams across multiple time-zones.
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.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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:
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 & 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 (Level K): $141,100 - $190,900
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 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
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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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.
