Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Advanced Electro-Optical Systems (AEOS) Engineering Department in Albuquerque, NM. 

This high caliber engineering team supports the Boeing Laser Electro-Optical Systems business, Starfire Optical Range (SOR), and other Proprietary programs.  The AEOS Engineering Department designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art electro-optical systems including active EO technologies for critical national security missions.

This Senior Engineering Manager will set the strategy, lead execution, and grow a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of 100+ engineers and managers.  You will define the technical vision, develop people and processes, and ensure our programs deliver mission-ready systems on-time with first time quality. You’ll partner closely with customers, program leadership, senior technologists, and cross-functional Boeing teams (including Boeing Engineering & Technology Innovation, Phantom Works, and core BDS engineering capabilities).

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a diverse team of engineers and first-line managers working across electro-optical systems, active EO technologies, sensors, algorithms, and integration & test.

• Set strategy and roadmaps for AEOS capabilities; translate mission needs into executable plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes.

• 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 AEOS in technical and program reviews and executive briefings.

• 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 across the entire lifecycle of electro-optical system development and operations.

• 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 Interes