First Line Electrical Engineering Manager

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 searching for a dynamic First Line Electrical Engineering Manager to join our cutting-edge team in Huntsville, AL. In this pivotal role, you'll inspire and drive a talented group of engineers toward technical brilliance, cost-effective solutions, and flawless program execution. As a visionary leader, coach, and mentor, you’ll shape your team’s expertise and play a critical role in delivering mission-critical aerospace solutions that push boundaries and make a global impact.

Position Responsibilities:

• Providing technical coaching and mentoring, work assignments, employee career development, and continuous ongoing feedback
• Coordinating employee recruitment, selection, and training, performance assessments, salary planning, recognition, and disciplinary actions
• Supporting program development, execution of program requirements, adherence to engineering development processes, and promoting customer focus
• Utilizing your strong knowledge in circuit card design experience to drive technical excellence

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

 To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration. 

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim U.S. secret clearance Pre Start and final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program
• Experience with Design Assurance process for circuit card designs and/or FPGAs
• Experience in generating BOEs
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams - Full Lifecycle Development Experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-Starter Personality; Ability to multitask

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering
• Active Secret Clearance
• Earned Value Management Experience
• Engineering management or Engineering team lead experience including task planning, employee development and mentoring
• Experience with System-Verilog, Verilog HDL
• Experience with Xilinx/AMD and MicroSemi/Microchip part families internal FPGA fabric and IP.
• FPGA design experience with latest industry tools.
• Previous experience related to aerospace design techniques would be a plus.
• Process Improvement
• Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

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 & 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: $141,100 - $190,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 04, 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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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
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.