Senior Engineering Manager

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).

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  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.

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

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  Establish and improve engineering processes, tools, and metrics that drive technical excellence, on-contract performance, and continuous improvement.

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  Provide technical oversight of architectures, designs, analyses, integration/test plans, and verification/validation activities.

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  Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders; represent AEOS in technical and program reviews and executive briefings.

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  Acquire and allocate resources; ensure training, skills development, and readiness to execute statements of work.

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  Foster an inclusive, psychologically safe culture where employees feel empowered to raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns early.

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  Champion career growth, mentoring, succession planning, and talent pipelines; attract and retain top engineering talent.

• 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 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.

• 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.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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