Air Proprietary 2 Systems Engineering Manager (Systems Engineering Management)

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is seeking an Air Proprietary 2 Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) First Line Manager located in Berkeley, MO.

Here is a phenomenal opportunity to lead and execute development excellence on an exciting, fast-paced, and critically important program in the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Air Dominance (AD).

This Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) First Line Manager (Level K) will lead in a highly dynamic environment focusing on Specialty Engineering for a Proprietary program.

This position is responsible for Specialty Engineering on the program which may include one or more of the following : Affordability, Airworthiness, Reliability & Maintainability, System Health, DMSMS, and / or Human Factors Engineering.

This leader will be responsible for integrating their team’s design and analysis in the program’s weapon system lifecycle while ensuring certification compliance for applicable certs.  The leader will be responsible for staffing and execution of their team working closely with the engineering capabilities.  They will be required to coordinate integrated solutions across multiple teams and capabilities.

Position Responsibilities :

Empower employees performing cutting edge engineering and technical activities in the areas of Specialty Engineering.

Develop and execute new & novel project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals.

Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements.

Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.

Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.

Manage, develop and motivate employees.

Drive collaboration strategies across multiple teams.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required).  (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) :

Technical Bachelor's, Master's or a PhD degree (A technical degree is defined as any four-year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, engineering, scientific or information technology field of study).

5+ years of experience in the defense or aerospace industry.

3+ years of experience mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams.

Earned Value Management Experience

Experience with Systems Engineering.

Experience leading large events involving customers

Experience creating and implementing new INNOVATIVE processes across multi-disciplined teams.

Experience leading technical teams across all phases of the program lifecycle.

Experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines.

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience) :

5+ years of full-time defense industry experience within Systems or Project Engineering.

Experience leading Boeing Defense development tasks for a Specialty Engineering team.

Cost Account Manager (CAM) for a medium to large project ($500,000 or greater)

Experience leading a certification effort

Active Top Secret security clearance

Relocation :

This position offers relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.

Contingent Upon Award Program :

This position is contingent upon program award

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.

Shift Work Statement :

This position is for 1st shift.

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 : $137,700- $186,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 17, 2025

Export Control Requirements : 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.

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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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.