Senior Systems Engineering Manager

The Boeing Company; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Virginia (Herndon) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Level L) to lead a multi-disciplinary team within Mission Systems ESG. This on-site role will drive modernization, cloud transition, and cost-quality improvements across programs while maintaining a culture of excellence.

Applicants should have a BS in engineering or related field, 5+ years in IT/software and in technical leadership, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• 5+ years of experience in IT, telecommunications, or software.
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership or management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a multi-skilled systems engineering and cloud team.
• Lead a multi-year modernization including cloud transition.
• Automate to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Oversight for technical and cost baselines of proposals and bids.
• Perform architecture and technical trades for program decisions.
• Manage resources, schedules, staffing across programs.
• Foster a culture of respect, transparency and excellence.

Skills

Technical leadership

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Agile

Distributed teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Boeing Mission Systems (SMS) Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is seeking a highly skilled professional to serve as a Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Level L) to join our team in Herndon, VA or Seal Beach, CA.

Our multi-disciplinary teamfocuses on rapid development to demonstrate a host of next-generation, mission-focused technologies, products and services for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, architecture, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration. You will provide leadership and ensure modern, best practices across programs and product lines, in a highly dynamic, collaborative environment. Come innovate the future.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee and invest in a multi-skilled team of systems engineers, cloud architects, administrators, network architects, and others
• Lead a significant new multi-year modernization effort, including transition to a cloud environment and implementing infrastructure efficiency opportunities
• Drive alignment to the roadmap vision, while automating to reduce operational costs and increasing quality
• Provide oversight for technical and cost baselines of proposals and bids for future architecture activities
• Perform architecture and technical trades for program decisions and future business
• Manage resources, schedules, and staffing to execute concurrent programs
• Cultivate a culture of respect, transparency, excellence, inspiration, and fun

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 Top Secret/ SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• 5+ years of experience with information technology, telecommunications, or software
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership or management role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience leading fast paced development efforts with government customers
• Experience integrating multiple complex systems into customer-constrained architectures
• Experience with system recapitalization and IT environment transition projects
• Solid understanding of staffing, cost, schedule, and RIO management
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams on multiple simultaneous program efforts
• Experience with agile development
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven content for executive management and senior customers

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: $181,900.00 - $246,100.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 08, 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 U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (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.