Senior Communications & Sensing Manager

Boeing

. Define and maintain clear, prioritized technology roadmaps for Communications & Sensing aligned with Boeing Business Unit Strategic Capability Needs, Technical Requirements, and long-range business plans .

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeTukwila • Alabama, California, Montana, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $212,500 - $287,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain clear, prioritized technology roadmaps for Communications & Sensing aligned with Boeing Business Unit Strategic Capability Needs, Technical Requirements, and long-range business plans
Manage an IRAD/innovation portfolio advancing emerging capabilities and enabling transition into air, space, sea, and weapons domains for multiple Boeing Business Units
Drive disciplined development approaches such as rapid prototyping and gated reviews to accelerate transitions, maintain technical rigor, and manage risk, cost, schedule, quality, and safety
Shape capture strategy by integrating market, customer, and competitive insights with technical differentiation to craft compelling, executable solutions
Provide accountable technical and program leadership to ensure delivery of funded efforts on cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Forecast, recruit, and manage personnel; plan and schedule facilities, equipment, tools, and services; review and approve facility and equipment plans ensuring safety, security, environmental, and regulatory compliance
Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and partner teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications related to the work statement
5+ years of experience in a leadership role as a Program Manager, Product Line Manager, or Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead
5+ years of experience leading research and development
Current top-secret security clearance (preferred)
Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (customers, suppliers, peers, and/or partners)
Experience leading multi-functional teams through product development and delivery of communications and sensing capabilities and products
Experience solving complex problems and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience using good judgment to balance cost, technical, and schedule requirements
Master of Science degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or MBA with comparable experience (preferred)
Experience using engineering structured processes and managing program plans within budget and schedule
Experience in Systems Engineering (preferred)
Experience with aerospace and space programs and technology transition activities (preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences (preferred)
Chief engineer/chief architect experience (preferred)
Experience proposing product-line solutions (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid time off
Unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproduct developmentresearch and developmentsystems engineeringengineering structured processestechnical requirementsrisk managementcost managementschedule managementquality management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem solvingrelationship managementteam managementjudgmentstrategic planningcollaborationstakeholder engagementcustomer insights

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degreeMaster of Science degreetop-secret security clearance