Systems Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering First Line Manager

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. The Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Systems Engineering (SE) Capability Team is seeking a Systems Engineering First Line Manager with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience to lead a team of talented engineers responsible for providing SE and MBSE expertise to various programs and projects across the enterprise.

This position is located at one of the following locations: Huntsville, AL, Arlington, VA, Berkeley, MO, El Segundo and Huntington Beach, CA, Everett, Seattle and Tukwila, WA, Mesa, AZ, Oklahoma City, OK and Philadelphia, PA.

We're looking for a leader with strong interpersonal skills who is passionate about supporting the professional development and needs of the team, prioritizes safety and quality, thrives on collaborating with others to solve problems, is a self-starter with an inherent bias towards taking action, and honors and achieves commitments to deliver valuable results to the enterprise. The ability to lead by influence is necessary for success in this role. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain relationships with direct reports, customers, suppliers, program leadership, and peers across the enterprise to support systems engineering rigor through MBSE application. In addition, the candidate will champion a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and professional development.

Position responsibilities include:

• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes pertaining to SE application through MBSE methodology
• Serve as the BDS MBSE representative to the SE / MBSE Governance Technical Boards, Councils, and Committees, to provide technical management in support of MBSE initiatives and projects coordinated through those forums
• Partner with peers and stakeholders across the BDS divisions to stay informed of and address systemic challenges related to MBSE adoption and execution, continually seeking out opportunities for tool and process improvements
• Lead the team responsible for monitoring and addressing MBSE Help Desk Tickets
• Lead the team responsible for MBSE tool updates and project migrations; MBSE Design Practice, user guide and tip sheet updates; and providing MBSE support to programs
• Partner closely with IT and Business Unit peers to provide the optimal MBSE tool solution in support of program execution
• Promote employee recognition and build a culture that improves employee satisfaction and retains a skilled and motivated workforce

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.

Basic qualifications (required skills/experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 9 or more years' related work experience
• Experience leading projects across multiple organizations and functions
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering
• Experience with applying Systems Engineering through Model-Based Systems Engineering methodology and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with leaders and colleagues in an engineering environment

Preferred qualifications (desired skills/experience):

• Control Account Management (CAM) / Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

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

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.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. 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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 2025.

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.

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.