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Boeing · 5 hours ago

AC5 Chief Engineer - Phantom Works

The Boeing Company is seeking an AC5 Chief Engineer for its Phantom Works division. This role involves leading the technical direction and engineering personnel for the Advanced Communications, Computing, Cyber, Command and Control portfolio, while overseeing a multi-disciplinary team to develop software and hardware prototypes across various domains.

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Responsibilities

Integrate air and space platforms into Department‑level system‑of‑systems architectures across the DAF, Navy, and Army
Define and execute systems engineering strategy, technical roadmaps, and integrated plans that advance program milestones and TRLs
Advocate for R&D and IRAD investments to advance Boeing’s discriminator technologies
Provide technical direction and leadership for a team of ~75 engineers across multiple programs
Oversee supplier technical performance and ensure engineering artifacts meet Boeing and customer standards
Drive process improvements to reduce schedule slip and technical risk
Ensure effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, customers, and partners
Foster an inclusive, psychologically safe work environment that emphasizes safety, quality, innovation, and transparent communication

Qualification

Systems engineeringProgram leadershipCommandControlR&D project executionModel-based systems engineeringCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical discipline
10+ years of engineering experience with 5+ years in program or people leadership
Proven product development and systems engineering experience across lifecycle phases
Experience with joint all-domain command and control concepts
This position requires a U.S. Top-Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required

Preferred

Ability to obtain TS/SCI
Experience with Air and Space platform AIT/development and DoD customers (DAF, Navy, Army)
Demonstrated record capturing and executing R&D/IRAD projects and transitioning technology to programs of record
Prior exposure to MBSE and digital engineering tools and model‑based workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience managing high‑performance teams

Benefits

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
401(k) plan
Student Loan Match

Company

Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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CJ Nothum
CEO & Executive Communications, Senior Manager
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Colton Engelke
CEO and Executive Communications
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