SOR Engineering Sr Manager

Boeing; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Starfire Optical Range (SOR) Engineering team in Albuquerque, NM on Kirtland Air Force Base. The role involves strategy, execution, and development of a multidisciplinary team of 50+ engineers and managers.

As deputy SOR site lead, you will drive architectures, tests, and program reviews while ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Qualifications

• Current Tier 5 SSBI or Continuous Vetting in the last 5 years.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team.
• Product development and systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a diverse team of engineers, technicians and first-line managers across electro-optical systems, sensors, algorithms, and integration/test.
• Establish and improve engineering processes, tools, and metrics driving technical excellence, contract performance, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical oversight of architectures, designs, analyses, integration/test plans, and verification/validation activities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders; represent SOR Engineering in technical reviews and executive briefings.
• Responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Acquire resources for projects and processes, manage suppliers and lead process improvements.
• Acquire and allocate resources; ensure training, skills development, and readiness to execute statements of work.
• Foster an inclusive culture where safety, quality, and schedule concerns are raised early.
• Champion career growth, mentoring, succession planning, and talent pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Electro-optics

Program management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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) Space Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Starfire Optical Range (SOR) Engineering team in Albuquerque, NM on the Kirtland Airforce Base. The SOR Engineering team leads the development of advanced technologies to support the United States Space Force in the area of R&D of Space Domain Awareness.

This Senior Engineering Manager will set the strategy, lead execution, and support employee development of a multidisciplinary team of 50+ engineers, technicians and managers. In addition to being senior engineering leader on-site you'll also be the deputy SOR site lead helping to execute the various programs in the portfolio.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a diverse team of engineers, technicians and first-line managers working across electro-optical systems, sensors, algorithms, and integration/test.
• Establish and improve engineering processes, tools, and metrics that drive technical excellence, on-contract performance, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical oversight of architectures, designs, analyses, integration/test plans, and verification/validation activities.
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders; represent SOR Engineering in technical and program reviews and executive briefings.
• Responsible for cost, schedule and technical performance.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
• Acquire and allocate resources; ensure training, skills development, and readiness to execute statements of work.
• Foster an inclusive, psychologically safe culture where employees feel empowered to raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns early.
• Champion career growth, mentoring, succession planning, and talent pipelines; attract and retain top engineering talent.

Who You Are

• A systems-oriented leader with deep electro-optical domain knowledge and a track record of delivering complex hardware/software systems in a mission-driven environment.
• Skilled at building high-trust teams, developing leaders, and scaling organizations through clear goals, coaching, and data-informed decisions.
• Comfortable balancing strategic direction with hands-on technical oversight and rigorous program execution.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required), or enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team.
• Product development and systems engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working with electro-optics, including lasers (CW, Pulse), frequency metrology, laser stabilization, electro-optics, opto-mechanics, optical cavities, and/or offset locking.
• Experience in a software development environment.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Previous management experience.
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
• Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

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.

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 and 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: $170,000 - $230,000

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

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.