Precision Strike Chief of Staff

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St. Charles, MO, USA
In-Office
146K-198K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead operational excellence for the Precision Strike engineering organization. Partner with engineering, PM, finance, and HR on staffing, recruiting, onboarding, talent development, and organizational alignment while supporting strategy, communications, and operating rhythm.
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Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking motivated, talented, and experienced Engineering Chief of Staff to join the Weapons Systems Engineering Team in Saint Charles, Missouri.
The SI&WS Precision Strike organization is dynamic and growing with a leadership team focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions on Direct Attack (DA) and Cruise Missiles Systems (CMS) programs. Connected to our customers' missions, we deliver unique capabilities through our exceptional talent. The programs that we support in Saint Charles, Missouri include Direct Attack weapons (JDAM, SDB, MOP, HAAWC, GLSDB, JDAM-LR, NGP and associated derivatives) and Cruise Missiles (SLAM ER, Harpoon legacy and development weapons) utilized on various Military Aircraft and some Ground-Based Platforms.
The Engineering Chief of Staff is expected to partner across BDS Divisions, SI&WS site leadership and Enterprise Engineering teams to establish and ensure operational excellence to run a stable and healthy SI&WS engineering organization. This role requires the ability to work in an extremely dynamic environment, quickly produce results and influence leaders across various sites to effectively lead in this role. This position will support in the development and execution of strategy, communications, and operating rhythm for the Engineering.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Ensure organizational alignment with Boeing processes, Program Management Best Practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Interface with program management, engineering, finance & HR for alignment of staffing levels
  • Partner with managers to fulfill requisitions for all open engineering positions
  • Mobilize available resources for attendance and recruitment at targeted external hiring events
  • Drive Intern hiring and placement, on-boarding of new hires, interns & transfers
  • Creation and execution of talent initiatives to address development of employees, including manager level (Technical or management path). This will include mentorship, rotations, tech fellow applications and development opportunities within Precision Strike Engineering and partnering with the greater BDS STL region

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.)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Technical Bachelor's, Master's or a PhD degree (A technical degree is defined as any four-year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, engineering, scientific or information technology field of study)
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering management or leadership role
  • Experience in applying engineering processes and principles
  • Strong operational and analytical skills, with a strategic and action-oriented mind-set
  • Ability to synthesize complex and diverse data to formulate actionable business cases and recommendations
  • Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work under minimal direction

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Staffing/hiring experience
  • Capacity to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of people (C suite to apprentices), build relationships, be diplomatic, and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the dynamics of a complex organization

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Shift:
This is a 1st shift position.
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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: $146,200 - $197,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 03, 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.

Skills Required

  • Technical Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree (mathematics, engineering, scientific or IT field)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering management or leadership role
  • Experience in applying engineering processes and principles
  • Strong operational and analytical skills with a strategic, action-oriented mindset
  • Ability to synthesize complex data to create actionable business cases and recommendations
  • Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work under minimal direction
  • U.S. Citizenship / ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance (interim and/or final Secret required post-start)
  • U.S. Person required to meet export control compliance (US Citizen, US National, LPR, refugee, or asylee)
  • Staffing/hiring experience
  • Capacity to work collaboratively across organization levels and build relationships diplomatically

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
  • Parental & Family Support The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.

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