MQ-25 Flight Test - Air Vehicle Senior Systems Engineering Manager

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 182,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Air Dominance division seeks a Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Level L) for the MQ-25 Program in Berkeley, MO or Patuxent River, MD. You will lead day-to-day engineering execution of the test program and coordinate with the MQ-25 ITT and Navy customer.

Responsibilities include managing Air Vehicle engineering disciplines, resource coordination, and collaboration with PM, maintenance operations, and stakeholders to drive performance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in a management or team-lead role in engineering/test environments.
• Experience interfacing database systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple domains to meet program objectives.
• Craft and drive strategic project and process roadmaps that accelerate performance.
• Secure resources, provide technical oversight, and champion continuous process innovation.
• Forge and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports to align priorities.
• Develop, coach, and energize talent, cultivating a high-performing culture of accountability and growth.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate complex engineering issues affecting design, production, and test.
• Present clear, persuasive technical updates to program leadership, translating detail into strategic insight.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering

Program management

Systems engineering

Test coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Database Systems

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Air Dominance (AD) division is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Level L) to join our team in support of the MQ-25 Program in Berkeley, MO or Patuxent River, MD.

The position is responsible for the day-to-day engineering execution of the test program and daily coordination across the MQ-25 ITT (Integrated Test Team). This position will manage all Air Vehicle engineering disciplines at the Pax River test site and be responsible for daily coordination with Program Management, Maintenance Operations, and the US Navy customer.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead cross-disciplinary engineering teams, managing employees across two or more technical domains to achieve program objectives.
• Craft and drive strategic project and process roadmaps that accelerate performance.
• Secure critical resources, provide technical oversight, and champion continuous process innovation.
• Forge and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports to align priorities and fuel collaboration.
• Develop, coach, and energize talent, cultivating a high-performing culture of accountability and growth.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams to evaluate complex engineering issues that affect design, production, and test.
• Present clear, persuasive technical updates to program leadership, translating technical detail into strategic insight.

Travel may be required up to 50% of the time; 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.

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
• 5+ years of experience in a management and/or team lead role in an engineering and/or test environment
• Experience with interfacing database systems and applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience supporting a military flight test program (Navy Flight Test preferred)

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: $181,900 – $246,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 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. 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.