Systems Engineering Senior Manager (Level L) – Enterprise Regulatory Administration

Job Description

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The Boeing Company is looking for a Systems Engineering Senior Manager – Enterprise Regulatory Administration to join our team in Everett, Washington.

The Safety, Security & Airworthiness organization is seeking to fill a Senior Manager position within the Enterprise Regulatory Administration team. This position is responsible for teams associated with the administration, oversight, and support of the FAA appointed Boeing Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Unit, including Engineering Unit Members, Inspection Unit Members, and Project Administrators who perform functions on behalf of the FAA. This includes overseeing the appointment, training, and annual assessment of the ODA Unit Members.  This role will provide technical leadership to support the communication and resolution of complex regulatory and compliance issues with the FAA and ODA unit members.

The ideal candidate has experience in leading cross-functional teams, integration across IPTs, certification, safety, and systems engineering. The candidate will have the ability to lead and influence other organizations (programs, functions), the ability to take ambiguous and complex topics and clearly communicate intent, and to plan and drive outcomes. Coordination with regulatory agency counterparts and internal stakeholders will also be central to this role.  

The successful candidate must be qualified, in accordance with FAA Order 8100.15, to be appointed by the FAA as an Administrator for the Boeing ODA unit.

This position manages a direct-reporting team of first-level managers and non-management employees performing engineering and technical activities in the Systems Engineering skill area. A successful applicant will thrive as an essential part of a collaborative environment that extends to external stakeholders, and will be able to successfully balance tactical business needs while working towards strategic goals.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provides input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives

• Acquires resources for department activities and leads process improvements

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with regulatory authorities, customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

• Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers

• Establishes and implements team priorities and leads accomplishment of organizational objectives

• Creates a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement to achieve organizational quality, productivity, and timeliness results

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Everett, WA site.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 5+ years of engineering experience

• 3+ years of experience as a leader or manager

• Experience and familiarity with certification processes and procedures and ODA and Applicant roles

• Currently or previously held an FAA ODA Unit Member or Administrator or FAA Designee appointment, or is able to readily obtain an FAA appointment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with FAA regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the ODA functions

• 3+ years of experience working directly with the FAA and/or ODA on type Certification projects

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, current engineering managers who do not have an engineering degree but have previous experience in a professional exempt engineering SJC classification will still be considered for exception

• Practical experience conducting analyses and studies for safety, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties to ensure mission success

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proven ability to lead with the Boeing values & behaviors

• Proven ability in team building, coaching, and employee development

• Expertise in resolving cross-functional and cross-program technical and organizational issues

• Experience applying systems engineering and project management best practices

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: $166,600 – $225,400  

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 26, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.