Chief Engineer - Internal Research and Development

Chief Engineer - Internal Research and Development

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is a world leader in aerospace and defense, delivering innovative solutions to meet the complex challenges of national security. This position is within the Space, Intelligence, & Weapon Systems division, supporting the Integrated Air and Missile Defense portfolio. Our team is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge technologies that protect and defend, ensuring mission success for our warfighters.

Boeing is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Internal Research and Development Chief Engineer to lead the advancement and optimization of the PAC-3 seeker system in Huntsville, AL. This role is primarily focused on hardware development of radar seeker technologies, with responsibility for overseeing the integration of software and algorithm development to ensure seamless system performance. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to elevate Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) of seeker technologies, driving innovation and technical excellence in the PAC-3 missile system.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the hardware research, development, and optimization efforts for the IAMD seeker systems, focusing on radar technologies

• Oversee the integration of software and algorithm development with hardware to ensure cohesive system functionality

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, software, hardware, and test & evaluation to advance TRL levels

• Develop and implement technical strategies to enhance seeker performance, reliability, and manufacturability

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align development efforts with program goals and timelines

• Oversee design reviews, risk assessments, and validation activities

• Stay abreast of emerging radar technologies and integrate relevant advancements into the IAMD seeker roadmap

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

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) 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in radar system hardware design, development, and integration

• Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Strong knowledge of seeker hardware technologies and radar signal processing

• Experience with Technology Readiness Level (TRL) maturation processes

• Comfortable working in a less structured, fast-paced, and evolving R&D setting

• Strong skills in risk management and mitigation in early-stage technology development

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master’s or PhD

• Experience with RF seeker and seeker subsystems in missile or defense applications

• Familiarity with digital signal processing techniques and tools

• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools for radar systems

• Background in systems engineering and integration

• Experience managing IRAD projects or similar internal research initiatives

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:
This is a 1st shift position.

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,