The Airplane Systems Senior Engineering Manager leads the Aerial Refueling Systems team on the KC-46A Program overseeing technical direction project management and engineering team development to ensure compliance and quality.

Job Description
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Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Mobility Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) division is seeking a results-driven Airplane Systems Senior Engineering Manager with strong technical capability to lead the Aerial Refueling Systems team on the KC-46A Program in Everett WA.
The KC-46A Pegasus is an FAA-certified military derivative of the Boeing 767 commercial platform modified to U.S. Air Force specifications for the primary mission of aerial refueling. As the program advances through production sustainment and ongoing development efforts the engineering organization plays a central role in ensuring aircraft safety product quality customer satisfaction and timely resolution of complex technical issues. Success in this environment requires strong technical leadership disciplined execution and the ability to integrate across multiple engineering and program functions.
As the senior manager you will provide leadership and technical oversight for the Aerial Refueling Boom Systems Drogue Systems Aerial Refueling Operator Station Systems and Aerial Refueling Integration team. In this role you will guide technical teams through complex development production and fleet sustainment challenges while ensuring alignment with program priorities customer expectations and enterprise standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong engineering judgment project management have experience developing and mentoring technical teams and a proven track record of delivering results in a highly regulated customer-facing environment.
Position Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to employees and first-level managers in support of KC-46A program execution including development production sustainment and fleet issue resolution.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches products and processes.
• Lead the team through program planning and project management of major development and sustainment efforts in accordance with organizational processes and procedures.
• Guide resolution of complex technical issues through sound engineering judgment disciplined problem solving and effective risk mitigation.
• Build develop and mentor the engineering team through coaching talent development and workforce planning.
• Ensure engineering activities and deliverables meet safety quality regulatory and certification requirements.
• Communicate technical status risks issues and mitigation plans to program leadership customers and other key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes technical rigor and cross-functional collaboration in support of the Airplane Systems Capability to improve program outcomes.

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):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 10+ years of experience working with aircraft systems.
• 5+ years of experience providing technical leadership to cross-functional engineering projects.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience managing a team's schedule and financial performance (e.g. CAM EVM).
• Experience managing staffing allocations and prioritizing statement-of-work requirements.
• Experience in military aircraft systems aerial refueling systems or mission systems.
• Experience leading first-level managers.
• Experience with certification compliance and military standards.
• Experience communicating technical information to leadership customers and cross-functional partners.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional collaboration across engineering program manufacturing and quality organizations.
• Experience in model-based systems engineering.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance if required.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Pay & Benefits:
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: $212500 - $287500
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 22 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National 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.
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.