Senior Engineering Manager | Advanced Electro-Optical Systems (AEOS)

Senior Engineering Manager | Advanced Electro-Optical Systems (AEOS)

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.  The AEOS Engineering Department designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art electro-optical systems including active Electro-Optical (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 Technology Innovation, Phantom Works, and core engineering capabilities).

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 leading or managing an engineering project or team.
• Engineering product development experience.
• Demonstrated systems engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 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.
• 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 guidan