Thermal Analysis Manager

Company: Boeing
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: September 2, 2020

Job Description:

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security, Flight Systems Capability, is seeking a First Line Thermal Analysis Manager (Level K) to support programs across the Enterprise including the Space Launch System (SLS), both the Core Stage (CS), and Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) in Huntsville, Alabama. Our Flight Systems Capability team focuses on NASA's heavy lift launch vehicle, which has the capabilities to transport us to the moon, Mars and beyond! Boeing is one of the Industry leading companies that has been a key player in the human space flight business since it's earliest days. Candidate will be offered an unique opportunity to work on technology led programs within the space business.

This is not a union represented position.

Position Overview:

The Thermal Analysis Manager will lead high-performing teams that are immersed in high non-recurring development projects in both manufacturing, engineering development, analysis and test support. This position will lead approximately 20+ engineers and inspire engineering performance including first-time quality, on-time engineering, affordability and risk/opportunity management. As a member of our team, you will work in collaboration with other Integrated Analysis managers and produce thermal analysis schedules, data products and team metrics. Ideal candidate will have experience with conducting major design reviews, resolution of technical issues during development, risk and opportunity management, disposition of non-conformances during the manufacturing process, managing budgets, and similar duties. This position will report to a Senior Manager within the Flight Systems Capability.

Primary Responsibilities:

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• Review/approve weekly labor hour records and monthly invoices of labor charges from Purchased Labor suppliers.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels to accomplish all commitments while remaining within allowable budget (hiring, reassignments, layoffs).
• Conduct individual performance reviews, help establish business goals & objectives, support career development discussions & activities, conduct annual salary reviews.
• Plan & track team budget/expenses.
• Develop basis of estimates for newly proposed tasks.
• Organize commitments for deliverable products to internal & external customers, and ensure team meets those commitments.
• Provide input to various regular program performance metrics and status of tasks to program leadership
• Represent the Thermal Analysis team at various program reviews.
• Support thermal design and analysis SOW across BDS as a representative of Flight Systems Capability.
• Support component environmental qualification testing.
  
  This position requires the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance post start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
  
  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry from an ABET accredited program
  • 5 years or more of experience with leading technical teams, either as a technical lead or manager.
  • 5 years or more of experience working with propulsion thermal protection systems for spacecraft or launch vehicles components and systems.
  • Experience working with environmental qualification testing.
  • Experience using excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues in an engineering environment.
    
    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
    
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    • Experience working on NASA programs, particularly SLS (Space Launch Systems).
    • Experience or knowledge of cryogenic liquid propulsion rocket systems.
    • Degree in Mechanical, or Aerospace engineering from an ABET accredited program.
    • Active U.S Security Clearance in the past 24 months.
      
      Typical Education/Experience:
      
      Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
      
      This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Basic relocation is available for internal candidates.
      
      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.

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