E-7A Mission Systems Deputy Chief Engineer - International Programs
Company:
The Boeing Company
The **Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) E-7A Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) **Program is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and inclusive Mission Systems Deputy Chief Engineer to lead the E-7A Mission Systems Engineering team in Oklahoma City, OK.
The Senior Engineering Manager for International Programs is responsible for supporting technical execution, engineering leadership, and cross-functional coordination across Mission Systems activities on International efforts. This role serves as the delegated Chief Engineer authority for assigned International programs and maintains a direct technical and execution link to the E-7 Mission Systems Chief Engineer.
The Deputy CE will work closely with program leadership, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders to ensure Mission Systems' technical performance, issue resolution, and execution status are clearly understood and actively managed. This individual will be accountable for reporting status, driving execution, and elevating technical and programmatic risks to executive leadership on International programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the delegated Chief Engineer authority for Mission Systems on assigned International programs
- Maintain direct alignment and communication with the Mission Systems Chief Engineer
- Lead the MS team in a way that builds a strong team culture centered on trust, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, while supporting the growth and success of team members
- Provide technical leadership and execution oversight for Mission Systems scope
- Report Mission Systems status, issues, risks, and execution progress to executive leadership
- Drive resolution of technical, schedule, and execution blockers across engineering and integrated program teams
- Develop and present clear, actionable status on technical performance, risk posture, and recovery plans.
- Support continuous improvement in engineering processes, execution rigor, and stakeholder communication.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.
**This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (**A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).
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 or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, systems engineering, technical leadership, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with executive leadership and program stakeholders
- Experience driving technical execution and issue resolution across multiple functional teams
- Demonstrated experience working on or supporting customer-facing programs with schedule, technical, and execution accountability.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Electrical Engineering background or degree
- Experience with Mission Systems integration, execution, and technical oversight
- Direct experience supporting International programs
- Experience working with international customers, government stakeholders, and cross-functional leadership teams.
- Experience working certification activities.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
**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_._
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: **
L Level Manager - $158,100 – $213,900
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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