Senior Systems Engineering Manager - IAMD
Company:The Boeing Company
Boeing's Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence, and Weapons Systems (SI&WS) organization is seeking a
Senior Systems Engineering Integration & Test Manager to lead a multi-program portfolio within the Integrated Air and Missile Defense domain in
Huntsville, AL. This leader will provide oversight and direction to a systems engineering organization supporting a broad range of programs, including PAC-3, SBV, Avenger, Air and Missile Defense (ABMD), and Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC).
The successful candidate will lead and develop teams of systems engineers and project support personnel, applying systems engineering principles to define requirements, guide technical execution, manage interfaces, and coordinate across multiple IPTs and stakeholders. This role requires expertise in workforce planning, technical execution, portfolio alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure integrated solutions meet performance, cost, schedule, and mission objectives with technical excellence. Close partnership with program leadership, IPT leads, and functional organizations will be essential to support program documentation, requirements development, test and integration planning, proposal execution, and overall program success.
Position Responsibilities- Provide leadership and oversight for systems engineering support across multiple IAMD and Intelligence Systems programs
- Lead and develop a team of engineers and support personnel across sustainment, development, and proposal efforts
- Establish priorities, allocate resources, and manage workforce planning across multiple program demands
- Partner with program managers, IPT leads, and functional leaders to align systems engineering activities with program objectives
- Ensure requirements development, integration planning, verification support, and technical execution are aligned with program needs
- Support and oversee technical review preparation, milestone reviews, and engineering execution planning
- Lead continuous improvement efforts, including Lean initiatives, process improvements, and tool adoption
- Serve as a key interface for RIO/RIOMP, project engineering support, and program coordination activities
- Oversee support to Cameo/model-based engineering activities and related technical environments
- Ensure effective coordination of SSOWs, TERS/TRDs, test equipment requirements, and other engineering deliverables as applicable
- Support proposal development and new business efforts across the portfolio
- Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and external partners as needed
- Drive employee development and engagement, mentoring, hiring, performance development, and succession planning within the organization
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of engineering or systems engineering experience
- 7+ years of leadership, supervisory, or program management experience
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a technical or engineering environment
- Experience supporting systems engineering activities across development, sustainment, or integration/test programs
- Demonstrated experience with workforce planning, staffing, and employee development
- Strong communication skills, including experience briefing executive and program leadership
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple programs or workstreams
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):- Experience leading systems engineering teams within missile defense, weapons systems, or related aerospace/defense programs
- Experience with systems engineering process development and execution oversight
- Experience with program documentation, requirements management, and technical review processes
- Experience with model based systems engineering and familiarity with Cameo or other model-based systems engineering tools
- Experience supporting proposal development and portfolio growth initiatives
- Experience with EVMS, program execution support, and cross-functional coordination
- Strong ability to build relationships with customers, stakeholders, and internal leadership
- Demonstrated success in mentoring, staffing, and developing engineering talent
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: $198,900 - $269,100
Language Requirements:Not Applicable
Education:Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement: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.
Safety Sensitive:This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship:Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)
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