F-22 Air Vehicle Engineering Structures Manager

Posted:
9/9/2025, 8:38:17 AM

Location(s):
South Carolina, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

F-22 Air Vehicle Engineering Structures Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The F-22 Air Vehicle Engineering team within Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a high-performing mechanical & structural engineering manager to lead the F-22 Raptor Air Vehicle Engineering Structures (FEM & Special Projects/Fleet & Production Support) team. As an Engineering First Line Leader, the candidate will lead a team of mechanical & structural engineers working closely with the United States Air Force and industry partners to sustain and modernize the F-22 Raptor to ensure fleet readiness and continued air dominance. This team works closely with the F-22 Raptor Air Vehicle Engineering Structures (Design & DADT) team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes for employees performing mechanical & structural engineering in the areas of FEM development and management, and fleet and production support.
  • Management and oversight of staffing levels; performance evaluations, performance development and coaching to enable employee development and program success.
  • Effectively plans and executes statement of work (cost, schedule, technical, & safety). Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.
  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
  • Identify, develop, implement, and champion initiatives to manage the business.
  • Establishes, develops, & maintains relationships with team, customers, stakeholders, peers, suppliers, and partners.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree or greater in an engineering related field
  • 5+ years of experience in a Mechanical, Aero or Civil engineering related role
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
  • Prior Aerospace experience
  • Willing & able to travel 10% of the time domestically

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

  • Experience as a CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management).
  • Experience with finite element modeling
  • Experience with fleet support strength analysis
  • 1+ years of engineering leadership experience (in lead or manager role) working on advanced fighter aircraft
  • 3+ years of experience working with the government customer.

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General

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $130,050 – $175,950

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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