C-17 Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) 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 supports a fleet of 275 Globemaster III Airlifters in a multiyear, multi-billion dollar sustainment contract as well as developing significant capability upgrades.  This position leads a diverse group of 15-20 employees performing engineering and technical activities including the areas of Systems Engineering, Specialty Engineering (such as Human Factors Engineering), Airworthiness and Cyber Security. This role will drive successful project execution and advance cyber security protocols that will keep the development, lab and platform environments safe from cyber-attack. The Manager will also forecast and manage staffing and budgets, mentor and grow staff capability and capacity, and work with other managers and suppliers in an Agile development environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, provide technical management of suppliers and lead process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manage, develop and motivate employees while leading the following C-17 teams:
  • Systems Engineering
  • Airworthiness
  • Cyber Security
  • Human Factors and overall specialty engineering integration into projects
  • Engineering Quality and Process Mgt

• The successful candidate will have experience in lifecycle project execution including customer requirements analysis, KPP development and management, system requirements development, requirements allocation, design, system integration and test.
• The successful candidate will have experience with communicating directly with customers both verbally and written and will have an engaged and servant leadership style.
• The employee will drive quality throughout the organization including via internal and external systems engineering reviews, a systems engineering mindset including focus on risk management, trades studies with cyber security knowledge preferred.
• Experience in platform system safety analysis and safety review meetings is a plus
• Experience with project scope, schedule and budget mgt including earned value management will help the incoming employee provide value.
• This position also requires the skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
• This Systems Engineering position reaches across the broad C-17 and BGS organization so knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines and interaction across the functions will serve the candidate well.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 15+ years of experience in an engineering discipline (i.e. mechanical, aerospace, chemical)
• Experience with Vee Life Cycle Model
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, or foreign equivalent
• 5+ years of management experience in an engineering leadership role as either a manager or lead 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience as a CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management)
• Experience using model based engineering tools and methods
• Experience with mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams of junior and peer engineers
• 1+ years of experience with one or more of the following; systems safety, systems engineering, project management
• 1+ year of exposure to cyber security platform, lab and development requirements
• Experience working on an Agile team using Agile methodologies

GENERAL:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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: $147,050 – $198,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 24, 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

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
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.