Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a dynamic Systems Engineering Manager in Oklahoma City, OK , to lead a team of engineers in accomplishing the Systems Engineering scope of work for the Executive Transport and Surveillance (ET&S) portfolio in the Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers Division.

This position requires excellent communication and leadership skills, detailed knowledge, and systems engineering experience supporting modification and modernization programs.

Top candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, be honest and transparent with employees, create an engaging culture, and maintain high ethical standards while delivering results. Additionally, managers are accountable for the success, happiness, and growth of the people within the group.

In this position, you will lead your team to work across numerous engineering teams to develop, coordinate, and drive system solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical execution of the Systems Engineering statement of work (e.g., Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, Verification, Technical Performance Management, Integration).

• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports. Partners with the Systems Engineering Integration Team (SEIT) leader, Program Management, Program Chief Engineer, and Program Teams.

• Manages, develops, and motivates employees. Coaches, counsels, mentors, and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities. Provides ongoing developmental feedback. Recognizes contributions of individuals and teams to improve employee satisfaction and retain a skilled and motivated workforce.

• Develops project or operational plans aligned to MS&B objectives. Implements plans to ensure business, technical, and customer requirements are achieved. Assigns authority and responsibilities to employees to execute the plan. Reviews plan execution, makes appropriate adjustments, and resolves issues. Monitors appropriate metrics to ensure performance to plan.

• Forecasts resource needs and obtains and manages personnel, facilities, services, equipment, and tools to meet project and daily operating requirements. Acquires, deploys, and schedules personnel to meet project and operational objectives.

• Proactively communicates with employees, peers (e.g., fellow first-level managers), and customers. Keeps others informed by communicating project status, conducting and participating in team meetings, providing presentations, and listening to employee concerns and suggestions. Communicates policies and directives to enhance employee awareness of expectations.

• Manages Systems Engineering execution across the program and leads resolution of critical program issues.

• Ensures cross-functional team performance and on-time delivery within allocated budgets.

This position is 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

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.

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):

• 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”.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

• 8 years’ experience with engineering of large or small-scale systems and overall systems engineering disciplines is required.

• 2+ years’ experience leading (formal and/or informal) multi-disciplinary engineering and integration teams is required.

• Excellent understanding of systems engineering and experience developing and managing processes.

• Hands-on experience with planning and conducting major program milestone reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA) and the Boeing Enterprise Standard Gate Process (ESGP).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Hands-on experience with architecture and requirement definition, analysis, integration, and management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.

• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels internally and externally. Comfortable presenting to program leaders and customers.

• Demonstrated experience taking initiative, leading cross-functional teams, working across organizational boundaries, and ensuring an inclusive environment.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

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

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $130,900 – 177,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 18, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

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.

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.