Chief Engineer - Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3)

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 seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Engineer to lead engineering transformation efforts for the PAC-3 Acceleration Efforts in Huntsville, AL. This critical role will drive the acceleration of production rates by championing design for manufacturability and testability, optimizing production systems, and implementing innovative engineering solutions that enable high-rate manufacturing.

As production demands increase, the Chief Engineer will spearhead initiatives to transform engineering processes and production capabilities, ensuring the program meets aggressive rate acceleration goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and technical excellence.

The Chief Engineer will provide strategic technical leadership to identify, develop, and implement engineering changes that enable higher production rates. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production teams to redesign products and processes for manufacturability and testability, optimize production systems, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering transformation initiatives focused on accelerating PAC-3 production rates

• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), design for testability (DFT), and design for assembly (DFA) improvements to support high-rate production

• Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to identify and implement changes in production systems, tooling, and processes that enable rate increases

• Develop and execute technical strategies to optimize product designs and production workflows for scalability and efficiency

• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with rate acceleration and engineering changes

• Accelerate supply chain responsiveness by collaborating with suppliers and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components critical to production ramp-up

• Lead cross-functional teams to implement engineering changes while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards

• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineering teams supporting transformation efforts

• Support proposal development and technical reviews related to rate acceleration initiatives

• Monitor and report on technical performance metrics related to production rate improvements

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. 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

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering roles supporting production or manufacturing environments

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams

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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 20 + years of combined education and relevant work experience (including advanced degrees, certifications, or technical training)

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Engineering or related discipline

• Proven experience leading design for manufacturability, testability, and assembly initiatives in high-rate production environments

• Experience driving engineering transformation and process optimization

• Strong background in production systems engineering, tooling, and manufacturing process improvements

• Demonstrated success leading large engineering projects and cross-functional teams

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and programmatic organizations

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Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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:

Level 5: $164,900 - $223,100

Level 6: $197,200 - $266,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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 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.