Chief Engineer - Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring a Production Chief Engineer to support the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense program in Huntsville, AL.

A successful Chief Engineer will be responsible for the technical quality of the program and will lead a large multi-disciplinary engineering team. They will work cross functionality across the program to resolve emerging technical issues, and develop strategies to improve production and engineering processes.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Safety and Product Integrity

• Final RAA for the specification, configuration, design and verification

• Technical Interface to Leadership, Customers, and suppliers

• Senior Engineering leader for the ABMD program

• Leads Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolution definition

• End to End linkages in terms of program technical scope and risks

• Integrated systems engineering approach (independent reviews, risk analysis, process rigor, etc.)

• Strong technical relationship with customers, businesses and the other functions

• Chair Safety Board, Material Review Board, Engineering Review Board, Risk Review Board, etc.

• Lead engineering aspects of proposal preparation

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires an ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).  An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required. 

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 or more years of experience in production or manufacturing environment

• 5 or more years of experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

• Experience using technical and program management techniques to manage large-scale technical production efforts

• undefined

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters or Doctorate of Science degree in Engineering or related science or technology field degree

• Experience with engineering processes and tools in a high rate production environment

• Experience with modernization of product and test equipment (DFM, DFT, DFA)

• Extensive experience managing/leading large engineering projects

• Proven experience effectively communicating and collaborating on multi-discipline teams

​

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Shift:
This is a 1st shift position.

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 & Pay Transparency:
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: $147,50 - $198,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 14, 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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
Individual Contributor
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.