Senior Communications & Sensing Manager

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain clear, prioritized technology roadmaps for Communications & Sensing aligned with Boeing Business Unit Strategic Capability Needs, Technical Requirements, and long‑range business plans.
• Manage an IRAD/innovation portfolio advancing emerging capabilities and enabling transition into air, space, sea, and weapons domains for multiple Boeing Business Units.
• Drive disciplined development approaches such as rapid prototyping and gated reviews to accelerate transitions, maintain technical rigor, and manage risk, cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Shape capture strategy by integrating market, customer, and competitive insights with technical differentiation to craft compelling, executable solutions.
• Provide accountable technical and program leadership to ensure delivery of funded efforts on cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Forecast, recruit, and manage personnel; plan and schedule facilities, equipment, tools, and services; review and approve facility and equipment plans ensuring safety, security, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and partner teams.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non‑US equivalent qualifications related to the work statement.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role as a Program Manager, Product Line Manager, or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead.
• 5+ years of experience leading research and development.
• Current top‑secret security clearance (preferred).
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (customers, suppliers, peers, and/or partners).
• Experience leading multi‑functional teams through product development and delivery of communications and sensing capabilities and products.
• Experience solving complex problems and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience using good judgment to balance cost, technical, and schedule requirements.
• Master of Science degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or MBA with comparable experience (preferred).
• Experience using engineering structured processes and managing program plans within budget and schedule.
• Experience in Systems Engineering (preferred).
• Experience with aerospace and space programs and technology transition activities (preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences (preferred).
• Chief engineer/chief architect experience (preferred).
• Experience proposing product‑line solutions (preferred).