Hydraulic Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description

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We are currently seeking an experienced Hydraulic Systems Engineering Manager to join our dynamic and experienced Flight Controls and Mech Hyd Systems team, in Brazil.

The Hydraulic Systems Engineering Manager will join the Airplane Systems team and will be responsible to lead and inspire a group of employees performing engineering, technical, and regulatory tasks in the areas of Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Systems.

The position includes responsibility for developing and executing project and process plans, implementing policies and procedures, setting operational goals for the team, and acquiring financial and technical resources as well as partnering with BCA stakeholders in the US headquarters for strategic resource allocation and program management. This role includes a significant level of mentoring, developing, and motivating direct reports as well as strategic and relationship development skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical tasks in the areas of the BCA Airplane Systems Design Center or Platform/Program teams
• Supports a variety of BCA product sustaining and new developments, including the 737, 747, 767, 777, 787, 777X aircraft models, research and development activities and future programs.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals
• Coordinates engagement with BCA engineering counterparts located in the USA , mainly Puget Sound (Seattle), Charleston and Long Beach
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, including budget and staffing
• Provides technical and project oversight of suppliers
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
• Provides oversight and approval of approaches to compliance with regulatory requirements and certification processes
• Leads and fosters process improvements
• Develops and maintains a culture of seeking understanding, courage to speak up, active listening and servant leadership to manage, develop, and motivate employees
  
  
  

This position is hybrid/telecommuting. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must have existing rights to work in Brazil.
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Must be registered or eligible to register with the Engineering and Agronomy Regional Council (Conselho Regional de Engenharia e Agronomia - CREA).
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• Must have experience in management or technical leadership role within aerospace industry.
• Must have previous experience working with Aerospace Hydraulics Systems
• 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 (Education/Experience):

• Management experience with aerospace Hydraulic Systems
• Experience in the development, integration, and verification of hydro-mechanical systems
• Experience with Hydraulics Systems Suppliers oversight
• Experience in requirements management and system safety assessment methodology
• Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams
• In depth experience working with aircraft systems architecture and requirements development.
• In depth experience with aeronautical systems development following ARP4754 standard.
• In depth experience with equipment qualification following RTCA DO-160 standard.
• Experience working within a cross functional team environment.
  
  
  

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Additional Information:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brazil. Candidates must have current legal authorization to live and work in Brazil. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Please also submit a CV or resume written in English.

Included Visa Sponsorship:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Brazil. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 30, 2026.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's 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

Not a Shift Worker (Brazil)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews. Show more Show less