Systems Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Manager Company:

The Boeing Company The Intelligence Systems (IS) program within Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) / Space, Intelligence, and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to join our growing team in Herndon, VA. IS delivers complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth.

This role offers the opportunity to lead Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) efforts across diverse, mission-critical programs.

Role Overview :

As a Systems Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 15 Systems Engineers at various career stages, including senior Subject Matter Experts. You will provide technical leadership while supporting engineering execution across multiple disciplines, driving innovative, agile teams through the full product lifecycle. This role combines people management with hands-on technical oversight and collaboration with program managers and stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

Lead develop and motivate a SEIT team to meet program and business objectives

Collaborate with capability leads and program managers to address staffing and skill needs

Support recruiting talent development and retention efforts

Provide technical oversight for system architecture design artifacts and engineering deliverables

Maintain strong relationships with customers stakeholders partners and internal teams

Contribute to proposal development and business growth initiatives

Participate in skills management and ensure continuous workforce development

Support the identification and implementation of best practices and process improvements

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.

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

This position requires an Active Top Secret / SCI Clearance with an active Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required) (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”Excellent

written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated skills in performing and/or leading Systems Engineering teams

Ability to collaborate across multiple programs to support program needs

Knowledge of systems engineering products and life cycle/process tools

Proven track record in developing employees and working cross functionally to meet staffing challenges

Demonstrated experience executing on multiple concurrent programs/projects or product lines with customers that span the Intelligence Community and DoD, both inside and outside closed areas

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Demonstrated skills and experience using modern task tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Version One, etc)
Experience working with requirements management systems such as DOORS Experience working with customer technicians and activity planners

Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools

Demonstrated experience supporting program milestone events as well as CDRL generation and maintenance to include test plans and report writing

Experience with the use of the System Engineering Best Practices (SEBP) and how they apply to successful program execution

Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Corrective Analysis (RCCA) processes and practices

Familiarity with Cost Account Management using Boeing processes and procedures, including Earned Value Management (EVM)
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.

Pay & Benefits:

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