Senior Engineering Manager (Level L)

Job Description

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The Kill Chains Analysis team in Sensors and Special Programs (S&SP) is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Manager (Level L) to lead capability development and operational analysis for interoperability across multiple weapon systems. This role will lead a core team of ~15 senior engineers and coordinate a broader portfolio spanning multiple programs, customers, and agile release trains.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a multi-disciplinary engineering team, to deliver cross-program design, prototyping, and operational analysis.

• Support program execution across the portfolio: scope, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and earned value/variance analysis.

• Drive interoperability strategy and technical commonality across platform implementations and suppliers.

• Coordinate statement-of-work decomposition across multiple SAFe agile release trains and lead process and staffing improvements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, industry partners, stakeholders, program management, and senior leadership; prepare and deliver executive briefings.

• Approve technical approaches, provide systems-of-systems oversight, and solve complex integration and troubleshooting challenges.

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 10% of the time; Domestically depending on business needs.

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

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

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

• Proven experience leading engineering programs and teams across all program phases (planning through execution): 1+ years of Management Experience

• Demonstrated systems-of-systems knowledge, particularly with networked airborne mission systems and tactical networks.

• Strong communicator and self-starter with experience briefing senior executives and coordinating cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with SAFe agile methodologies and experience applying agile practices at program scale.

• Experience using Earned Value Management (EVMS) and performing variance analysis.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Program management experience including cost, schedule, and budget development and control.

• Experience creating and maintaining team schedules and leading risk management activities.

• Background in system integration, product investigations, and engineering troubleshooting.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

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: $170,000 - $230,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 30, 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top 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

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.