Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description
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The Boeing Company is currently seeking Mission Systems (MS) Software Test and Infrastructure Manager to join a proprietary Air Dominance program in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The MS Software Horizontals manager will lead 10-15 employees to drive Unified Software Process, Architecture and Test/Infrastructure Focus and Quality across All MS SW Products. The team is seeking a communicative, proactive, and people-focused leader that can staff and develop a team with the following functions:
Software Systems and Processes

MS Software Core Test Team – IPT combination with MS Integration for total Tier 4 -> Tier 6 FQT and Testing

Position Responsibilities:
Assist with MS IPT PI planning including Jira integration management aligned with MS IPT program operating rhythms

Integrate with stakeholders to cooperatively plan and execute cross-functional RAA affecting MS software execution

Lead 10-15 engineers with the responsibility to establish processes, tooling, and automations to improve business operations across MS software RAA

Coordinate with product management, architecture, and other stakeholders across the program to align backlogs and roadmap to align MS software execution plans and activities

Manage inter-team dependencies, risks, and integration points to coordinate and execute cross-functional RAA impacting software across internal IPT and total program execution partners

Leverage best tools, practices and pipelines to create a unified FQT and certification approach for MS software products – Enterprise or best modern practices

Use feedback from other managers, engineers, and program management to drive organizational continuous improvement

Manage budgets and forecasts related to process, architecture and test/infrastructure activities

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)

Bachelors Degree

1+ years of experience working on and/or leading agile teams

5+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager)

3+ years of experience in software development life cycles, configuration management and best agile software engineering practices

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment while supporting multiple concurrent activities

Knowledge or experience in the defense or avionics industry

Certifications or training pertaining to leading agile software teams

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:
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: $198,050 - $267,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 28, 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
Bachelors 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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.