Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Systems Engineering Management)

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Berkeley, MO, USA
In-Office
199K-269K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead and direct a cross-functional systems engineering, integration, and test team for an Air Proprietary program. Ensure technical integrity, define processes and tools, manage integration with schedules and customer requirements, interface with senior government and Boeing leaders, and cultivate a collaborative, inclusive team culture while supporting development, production, and sustainment lifecycle phases.
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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 & Security (BDS) is looking for a Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Level M) to join the System Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Team in Berkeley, MO.
The SEIT Senior Manager will lead a high-performing, cross-functional Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) team, driving the development and delivery of cutting-edge capabilities for the Air Proprietary Program. This position reports directly to the Air Proprietary SEIT Director.
This position will plan, organize and direct activities for the Air Proprietary Systems Engineering team. A successful candidate will have familiarity with:
  • Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) using MSOSA tools
  • System Engineering best practices, processes, and procedures
  • Design, Integration, and Test including architecture, interfaces, requirements, modeling, and verification
  • Certification including Airworthiness, Certifications, and SCFTA
  • Configuration Management & Data Management including Teamcenter/IPDM, SSOWs, SDRLs
  • Specialty Engineering including FMECA, R&M, Supportability, System Health, and Human Engineering
  • EME/EEE & Product Security including EMC, TEMPEST, System Security, and Cyber
  • Collaboration with System Safety Function including CSIs, Hazard analysis, and SSWGs

Position Responsibilities
  • Responsible for integration across the Air Proprietary program statement of work ensuring synchronized work is accomplished in support of the integrated master schedules and in compliance to customer requirements
  • Oversees translating strategies into a tactical set of tasks for each of our teams to implement throughout all phases of the lifecycle including development, production, and sustainment
  • Ensures the technical integrity of the Air Proprietary system engineering, integration, and test work scope
  • Accountable for defining system engineering, integration engineering, and test engineering processes and tools used within the Air Proprietary organization
  • Responsible for directly interfacing with government customer counterparts at the Program Management Authority and Program Executive Office level
  • Interfaces with the BDS Air Proprietary VP & GM, BDS Air Proprietary Chief Engineer, and BDS Air Proprietary Executive leaders
  • Develops and perpetuates a team culture of transparency, collaboration and inclusion

Travel may be required; domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 3+ years of experience working as an engineering manager
  • 5+ years of engineering leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
  • Experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects and initiatives
  • Engineering leadership in development, production and product support lifecycle phases of a program
  • Ability to build positive relationships with senior leaders externally and internally and maintain a global perspective
  • Experience in critical business and financial acumen in order to influence and shape strategy
  • Strong natural leadership style that moves people to act, motivates and inspires excellence and innovation
  • Strong history of developing and implementing strategies and delivering on commitments
  • Gains others' trust by demonstrating openness and honesty, behaving consistently, and acting in accordance with moral, ethical, professional, and organizational guidelines

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.
Total Rewards
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.
The 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $198,900 - $269,100
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 30, 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. 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 3+ years of experience working as an engineering manager
  • 5+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) and interim and/or final Secret clearance post-start
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
  • Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using MSOSA tools
  • Familiarity with Configuration Management & Data Management including Teamcenter/IPDM, SSOWs, SDRLs
  • Knowledge of design, integration, and test including architecture, interfaces, requirements, modeling, and verification
  • Knowledge of certification and airworthiness processes including SCFTA
  • Familiarity with specialty engineering areas (FMECA, R&M, Supportability, System Health, Human Engineering)
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams through development, production, and sustainment lifecycle phases
  • Strong leadership, financial acumen, and ability to build relationships with senior leaders

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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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