The Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Team Lead will be leading the Center of Excellence and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the Sapphire program and provide hands‐on technical and programmatic leadership for the SEIT organization supporting the Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) Sapphire program. This role combines day‐to‐day SEIT technical leadership with stewardship of a SEIT Center of Excellence: defining engineering standards, playbooks, toolchains, CONOPS and the roadmap for Sapphire archetypes (Make‐to‐Order, Remanufacturing, Research & Design (R&D)/Prototyping, etc.). The role is responsible for enabling consistent, repeatable, high‐quality delivery across bedrocks Product Data Management (PDM)/ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) / Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Integrated Product Team (IPTs), while also driving continuous improvement, knowledge transfer, and best‐practice adoption across the program.
If you are driven to lead complex system initiatives and want to influence the future of BDS enterprise systems, apply now to shape the Sapphire program’s success.
Position Responsibilities: What You’ll Do
Lead the SEIT team (project engineers, test leads, requirements/architecture Subject Matter Expert (SMEs), embedded SEs) in day‐to‐day execution of SEIT deliverables; act as the SEIT Sr.
Manager’s deputy and decision owner in their absence
Own and operate the SEIT Center of Excellence (CoE): develop and maintain SEIT standards, templates, governance artifacts (Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)/ Statement of Work (SOW) templates, Change Control Board (CCB) / Configuration Management (CM) playbooks, test & verification master plan templates), and a reusable artifact library for Sapphire
Drive SEIT operational excellence by establishing and maturing a SEIT Foundation of Practice: define, collect, and report a standard set of program health metrics and Key Performance Indicator (KPIs), institutionalize repeatable processes and playbooks, and continuously improve team performance through data‐driven governance and coaching
Own the SEIT CONOPS for Sapphire: define, maintain, and socialize the Concept of Operations that describes how SEIT enabled capabilities (PDM, ERP, MOM/MES, integrations, and test infrastructures) will be used across lifecycle phases (Design, Build, Test, Deploy, Sustain).
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Ensure the CONOPS links operational scenarios to requirements, architecture, IPT responsibilities, test strategies, and deployment/hypercare plans
Define and lead the Sapphire archetype roadmap: translate program strategy into archetype delivery plans (Make‐to‐Order, Commercial Parts, Remanufacturing, R&D/Prototyping, etc.), identify dependencies across bedrocks, define capability increments for 1.0+ releases, and maintain the archetype backlog and release priorities in collaboration with PIO and IPT leads
Institutionalize engineering best practices and toolchains (Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workflows, requirements management, traceability, integration test automation, digital thread artifacts) to ensure traceability, repeatability, and audit readiness.
Champion integrated tool use (Teamcenter/ Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), DOORS/Polarion, ADO/Jira, BORIS, Planner, Power BI)
Serve as the SEIT technical focal for cross‐functional integration planning and execution with Dev IPTs, I&I, PIO, Deployment, and Business Change Management; remove cross‐IPT execution blockers and establish recurrent cadences for alignment (schedule, risk, CCB, test calendars)
Lead the development and operationalization of SEIT KPIs and health metrics (schedule adherence, traceability coverage, CCB throughput, defect escape/closure rates, integration pass/fail rates, automation coverage) and present monthly to program leadership
Drive continuous improvement via lessons‐learned, capability increment retrospectives, and adoption of repeatable artifacts; run Communities of Practice, training, and “teach” sessions to scale skills across SEIT and IPTs
Executive Engagement: Prepare and present milestone readiness evidence and technical status updates to senior leadership, milestone review boards, and governance committees
Drive SEIT operational excellence by establishing and maturing a SEIT Foundation of Practice: define, collect, and report a standard set of program health metrics and KPIs, institutionalize repeatable processes and playbooks, and continuously improve team performance through data‐driven governance and coaching
Own the SEIT CONOPS for Sapphire: define, maintain, and socialize the Concept of Operations that describes how SEIT enabled capabilities (PDM, ERP, MOM/MES, integrations, and test infrastructures) will be used across lifecycle phases (Design, Build, Test, Deploy, Sustain).
Ensure the CONOPS links operational scenarios to requirements, architecture, IPT responsibilities, test strategies, and deployment/hypercare plans
Up to 20% travel may be required
This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S.
Security Clearance for which the U.S.
Government requires U.S.
Citizenship.
Final U.S.
Secret Clearance post-start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): ( please see education and experience for the level below)
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
12+ years of progressive systems engineering, integration, and test leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or complex enterprise programs
5+ years of experience with system requirements definition, architecture design, integration strategies, automated testing, defect and configuration management
5+ years of experience in leading diverse engineering teams and mid-level managers across multiple technical domains in large-scale system development
5+ years of experience with PLM, MES, ERP integrations, middleware technologies, interface control documents (ICDs), and enterprise digital thread
5+ years of experience and proficiency in Adaptive Lifecycle Management (ALM) / SEIT tools supporting requirements management, architecture modeling, test automation, and end-to-end traceability
5+ years of experience analytical, strategic risk management, and quantitative assessment capabilities
5+ years of experience in influencing, negotiations, and communication skills, with a history of engaging senior leaders and stakeholders effectively
5+ years of experience collaborating with IT security, applying compliance controls, and ensuring secure system verification
Prior leadership roles on aerospace or defense integrated systems programs; familiarity with the Sapphire architecture or similar business-critical platforms
Experience navigating DoD certification and regulatory compliance processes
Skilled in Agile development frameworks and project management tools (e.g., Jira, ADO, Microsoft Project)
Demonstrated ability to lead agile transformation within engineering teams
Lead (Level 5)
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 14 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.
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Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
The 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.
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 (level 5): $153,000 - $239,200 (Depending on location)
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