Fighters F-22 Mission Systems Senior Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Air Dominance (AD) division has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, versatile and highly-collaborative engineering Senior Manager to join our Fighters team leading F-22 Mission Systems modernization development.

The F-22 Mission Systems Senior Manager leads all Boeing Mission Systems integration, software and hardware efforts on the F-22 Modernization Program. This position is accountable to the Boeing Global Services (BGS) F-22 Program Manager, reports to the Fighters Engineering Mission Systems Director within BDS Air Dominance and works closely with our F-22 partner company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Overall leadership of the F-22 Mission Systems development team utilizing an Agile development environment with multiple parallel projects that support an annual fleet release cadence.

• Oversight of multiple Boeing Integration laboratories and the Boeing 757 Flying Test Bed.

• Technical, cost, schedule and quality performance for all aspects of F-22 Mission Systems development.

• Coordination and collaboration with Program Management.

• Coordination and collaboration with our F-22 Partner Lockheed Martin.

• Coordination and collaboration with the F-22 military project offices, customers and aircrew.

• Coordination, collaboration and integration with large scale customer development and operational testing.

• Lead a multi-disciplined team in multiple sites.

• Build, develop and deploy an empowered workforce and talent pipeline through staffing, career assignments, promotions, skill development and talent management.

• Work closely with program senior leadership to develop growth strategies for continued platform modernization.

• Perform Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management

• Interface with Fighters Mission Systems leadership and other teams across the enterprise to ensure proper project planning and implementation and incorporation of lessons learned

• Interface, communicate, present to senior leadership

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

Travel may be required up to 15% of the time; Domestically depending on business needs.

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)

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 5+ years of experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams, involving key stakeholder relationship management.

• 5+ years of experience working within a fast-paced team environment which requires strong communication skills to frequently interact with leadership or internal and external customer representatives.

• 3 years of experience in a management position or leading engineering teams

• Experience with schedule and budget management, integration of all logistics elements, customer communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule, and technical baseline requirements are met.

 Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience and knowledge of Mission Systems.

• Prior experience and knowledge of the Fighters programs portfolio

• Experience with engineering integration on development programs

• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners

• Ability to build a safe environment of transparency and trust.

• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes

• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance

• Earned Value Management experience.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Work Shift:

This position will be for first shift.

Total Rewards:

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. 

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

Summary pay range: $178,500- $241,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 19, 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) This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.