Fighters Platform Systems Engineering Manager

Company: Boeing
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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. Boeing is hiring a Fighters Platform Systems Engineering Manager to join our team located in Berkeley, MO. The Boeing Company is looking for a Platform Systems Engineering Manager to join the expanding Fighters Platform System organization, leading a team responsible for an air vehicle subsystem on the F-15 Eagle, F/A-18 Super Hornet, and other Air Dominance Platforms. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead the team as it develops new capability through non-recurring engineering as well as supporting production and customer's fleet through sustaining engineering. This position reports to the Fighters Platform Systems organization located in the Air Dominance division of Boeing Defense Systems in Berkeley, MO. Why Join Us? - Impactful Work: Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation. Your work will directly contribute to the development of advanced military capabilities. - Innovative Environment: Collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence. - Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development. Benefit from mentorship opportunities, tuition reimbursement program, and a culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation. Position Responsibilities: - Manages and develops employees performing engineering and technical activities. - Provides technical management and leads process improvements. - Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. - Identify training requirements and assure opportunities are available to support the team's development. - Helps team execute project and process plans. - Work closely with other engineering managers and program managers to identify staffing requirements and execute hiring process to meet demand. - Implements policies and procedures. - Sets operational goals. - Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. - Support reviews for design, analyses, simulations and component / system testing, and presentations to ensure delivery of products that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations. - Support troubleshooting of delivered product operational / service anomalies and incidents. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options . This position requires the ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. - An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): - Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry - 9 years of work-related experience with a bachelor's or 7 years of work-related experience with Masters or 4 years with a PhD - 5 years of experience in an engineering related role. - 3 years of experience in aircraft design/analysis role. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): - Active Secret Clearance - 10 years of full-time aerospace industry experience within air vehicle subsystems engineering. - 1 years of formal management experience. - Experience with Project Management and Earned Value Management. - Experience in Aircraft Certification. - Experience in talent development and talent acquisition, as well as staffing forecasting. Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Typical Education/ Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility . 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 . Shift: This position is for 1st shift. 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. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: Level Manager: $141,100 - $190,000 Boeing offers the best benefits in Aerospace: Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs. Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: - Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 25, 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 Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. 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.

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