EO/IR Special Technology Engineering Manager

Job Description
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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a EO/IR Special Technology Engineering Manager (Level K) located in Tukwila, or Kent, WA. This is an exciting opportunity for you to manage highly skilled engineers and technicians performing engineering and technical development activities in the areas of electro-optic and infrared systems and materials.
This position requires a highly motivated person to develop and execute a variety of specialized engineering and process plans to meet or exceed program customer needs. You will be deeply involved in technical projects providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. More specifically the candidate will manage and lead a EO/IR engineering team supporting the Boeing Phantom Works Special Technology organization under Boeing Defense and Space (BDS) in the Puget Sound corridor.
This is a unique opportunity to work on exciting and challenging proprietary programs, from low to mid-range Technical Readiness Level (TRL). Within Phantom Works, our engineering teams use their expertise to create innovative next generation capabilities for a wide variety of amazing aerospace platforms and products. We focus on innovation, capture, and prototype development to solve hard problems with cutting edge technologies.
In addition, you will develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports. You will also pursue strategic partnerships and collaborate effectively with peer groups within PW, Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T), and BDS, and external technology service providers.
This role will also provide leadership and oversight for all people processes conducted within the report groups, participate in skills management, coach direct reports, and support the pursuit of a learning and professional growth environment for employees and managers. The candidate should have a strong knowledge of EO/IR advanced systems and technologies.
Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of: Thin film development and fabrication, Optics design, material selection, analysis, and testing. and System level EO/IR modeling and simulation
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, (including staffing) provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

This position is expected to be 100% Onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed locations.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.

• A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 9+ years of work-related experience with a bachelor's or 7+ years of work-related experience with Masters or 4+ years with a PhD
• 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"
• Experience performing analysis on EO/IR systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering or Physics
• Active US Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Access
• Prior experience leading a team of EO/IR engineers (as a manager or technical lead)
• Prior project management experience
• Experience with thin film development and fabrication
• Experience designing and testing optical systems
• Experience performing EO/IR modeling and simulation
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues
• Experience with staffing (hiring or allocating personnel resources)
• Hands-on experiences with integration, lab testing, and troubleshooting.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
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 is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift.
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.
Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.
Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range:
Level K (Manager): $151,300 - $204,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 05, 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
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. Top Secret/SCI 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.