Systems Engineering Manager | Cybersecurity

The Boeing Company; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Systems Engineering Manager in Tukwila, WA, to oversee cybersecurity engineering on the E-7A program. This role involves ensuring product security, fostering talent development, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet strategic objectives in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a strong background in systems engineering and demonstrate effective leadership qualities.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Variable compensation opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams.
• 5+ years applying systems engineering principles on complex hardware/software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering integrity and quality for Product Security.
• Manage cost and schedule execution within Earned Value Management.
• Drive completion of work with USAF customer through collaboration.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science 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.

The Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) Organization is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead the cybersecurity engineering work on the E-7A program in Tukwila, WA. This critical position will leverage and benefit from experience in program planning, organization and execution, proposals, multi-discipline engineering & analysis, strategic thinking, and talent management. You will be joining a Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT), working with Product Security Engineers (PSE) who work jointly across engineering and leadership to develop best practices, techniques and tools, and a varied technical community to draw upon to deliver best value to our customers.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of performance in systems, product security and/or software engineering and leadership, and operating throughout the course of the engineering and operations lifecycles. Successful candidates are highly motivated and exhibit strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and effectively with external customers and subcontractors in a multi-site and multi-discipline program and environment.

Candidates are expected to be strong advocates for product cybersecurity policies and processes implemented on Boeing programs, and when needed educate program leadership on the importance and requirements of product security. Experience with model-based engineering is preferred.

In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of the USAF E-7A Product Security Engineering work scope, and team with SEIT and Product Security Leadership to ensure that our engineers and analysts are ready and able to deliver secure and resilient products and services to our customers. You will be a champion for PSE across Program and Engineering teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure engineering integrity, first-time quality, and efficient execution of Product Security activities through the Gated Process and active participation in major program milestones.
• Work closely with the United States Air Force customer through working groups to successfully drive completion of work.
• Own and manage effort to meet the Statement of Work for all product security responsibilities on the USAF E-7A program including CDRL deliverables, requirements compliance, system design and implementation, and prescribed process-oriented functions.
• Manage cost and schedule execution for this team within and Earned Value Management System.
• Actively manage risk, issues, and opportunities through program processes.
• Actively partner with program leadership to ensure program objectives are accomplished.
• Understand and possess demonstrable skills including:
  • Attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
  • Understand various statements of work to prepare, schedule, coordinate, assign, and monitor engineering tasks.
  • Plan, identify, and coordinate resources required to accomplish engineering tasks over the life of a program.
  • Ability to accomplish results through non-management employees who may or may not exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
  • Ability to adjust priorities to multiple demands and unanticipated events.
  • Compare actual results to baseline plans to assess team performance, efficiencies, productivity, and lessons learned.
  • Utilize root cause corrective action assessments to improve project or team performance.
• The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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 in leading technical teams.
• 5+ years of experience applying systems engineering principles during the development of complex hardware/software solutions on an aerospace platform.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Risk Management Framework.
• Experience planning and managing to Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Experience working proposals and program start up activities.
• Experience developing/implementing strategic plans.
• Experience in system integration, verification, and test.
• Experience in engineering of large-scale systems and overall systems engineering disciplines.
• Experience in military aircraft modification programs.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• 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.

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 & Pay Transparency:

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: $147,050 - $198,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 04, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 an active U.S. Secret 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.