Chief Portfolio Engineer (Principal)

Boeing; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Herndon, VA seeks an experienced engineering leader to guide a multi-disciplinary team across software, hardware, verification and product management, delivering system architecture and conformance to program objectives.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, 9+ years in engineering or IT architecture, and a proven ability to drive requirements, reviews and collaborative delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Full Scope polygraph.
• 9+ years of related engineering, software or systems experience.
• 7+ years in software development or information systems architecture design and operations.
• Experience with requirements management best practices and traceability.
• Experience with system integration testing and V&V processes.
• Knowledge of engineering boards and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, including internal/external resources and customers.
• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development and business requirements.
• Collaborates with program engineers and business development to identify new concepts expanding product lines.
• Identifies performance metrics and ensures WBS/PBS, schedule and resource loading.
• Develops and communicates responsibility, authority and accountability (RAA).
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural coherence and timely delivery.
• Presents outcomes and corrective action initiatives to Boeing management.
• Create and maintain interface control documents (ICDs).
• Develops system architecture artifacts aligned with objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Elicit and manage system-level requirements throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Engineering leadership

SOW development

Cross-functional collaboration

RAA definition

Requirements management

Architecture coherence

Verification & Validation

Performance metrics

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers
• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements
• Collaborates with program engineers and business development to identify new and follow on concepts that will expand product or services lines. Anticipates change and organizes processes and resources to proactively respond
• Identifies performance metrics and ensures that work and project breakdown structure (WBS/PBS), schedule and resource loading is completed by the team.
• Develops and communicates responsibility authority accountability (RAA) to define team members' roles and responsibilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, verification, test, integration, product management) to ensure architectural coherence and timely delivery
• Incorporates lessons learned into strategic process improvements. Prepares and presents outcomes, assessments and corrective action initiatives to Boeing management
• Create and maintain interface control documents (ICDs)
• Develop and maintain system architecture artifacts that align with program objectives and stakeholder needs
• Elicit, write, analyze, and manage system-level requirements throughout the development lifecycle
• Produce and maintain Concept of Operations (ConOps) documents capturing operational scenarios, use cases, and stakeholder roles

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a current and active Full Scope polygraph
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 7+ years of experience with software development and/or Information Systems architecture design and operations
• Knowledge of and ability to lead key engineering boards and review processes.
• Experience with design trade studies, risk assessments, and technical decision-making; capturing rationale and outcomes
• Experience with Requirements Management best practices and traceability
• Experience with system integrated testing and Verification / Validation processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
• Experience designing and delivering Information Technology systems or products
• Experience in agile/sprint planning, reviews, and continuous improvement activities to support rapid development cadence

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 for Principal (Level 6): $210,800.00 - $285,200.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 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

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).

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.