AvionX Commercial Aircraft Controls Program Manager

AvionX Commercial Aircraft Controls Program Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

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The AvionX organization is looking for a AvionX Commercial Aircraft Controls Program Manager to join the Commercial Aircraft Controls team in various locations such as; Long Beach, CA, Seattle, WA., and Mesa, AZ.

This Senior Project Manger will lead a highly technical commercial avionics development program. The ideal candidate combines deep avionics technical credibility with strong program and people leadership. This hands‑on role requires proven ability to deliver complex, safety‑critical airborne electronics and software to schedule, budget, and certifiable quality standards while leading cross‑functional, geographically distributed teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead day‑to‑day program execution, ensuring objectives for schedule, cost, performance, and quality are met.

• Provide technical leadership for systems/avionics architecture, integration, verification & validation, and certification strategy.

• Manage and mentor an integrated program team—systems, hardware, firmware, software, test, supplier management, manufacturing, and sustainment.

• Coordinate and align domestic and international matrixed teams, suppliers, and subcontractors across time zones and cultures.

• Own program plan, schedule, budget, risk/issue/opportunity register, and change control; deliver regular status briefings to senior leadership and customers.

• Drive requirements decomposition, configuration management, technical reviews, and design maturity milestones.

• Interface with customers, certification authorities (e.g., FAA, EASA), and tier‑1 suppliers to negotiate requirements, technical approaches, and delivery commitments.

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and company quality systems (e.g., DO‑178C, DO‑254, ARP4754A, ARP4761).

• Lead supplier selection, performance management, and integration activities; hold suppliers accountable to technical and schedule commitments.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement through innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration aligned with the Boeing values and behaviors.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, business administration, computer science or engineering or equivalent

• 8+ years of experience do you have with avionics systems and aerospace systems

• 5+ years of experience leading technical program management teams and or

• 5+ years of people management experience

• Travel up to 50% depending on program needs; international and domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline or MBA.

• Experience with ARP4754A and ARP4761 and safety assessment processes.

• Demonstrated supplier management experience at tier‑1 and tier‑2 levels, strong negotiation skills.

• Program Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

• Familiarity with manufacturing transfer, sustainment planning, and product support lifecycle.

• Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and processes.

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial avionics programs or major avionics subsystems from concept through certification and production.

• Proven experience leading geographically distributed domestic and international teams.

• Working knowledge and applied experience with airborne software/hardware development and certification standards (DO‑178C and/or DO‑254) and systems certification processes (FAA/EASA).

• Track record of meeting schedule and budget commitments on complex programs.

• Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills; able to present technical content to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Travel:

Up to 50%

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

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 for Senior Level (Level M): $191,250 – $258,750

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 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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