Boeing · 4 days ago
AC5 Chief Engineer - Phantom Works
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $205K/yr
10+ years expBoeing is a leading aerospace company committed to innovation and collaboration. The AC5 Chief Engineer will lead the technical direction and engineering personnel of the Advanced Communications, Computing, Cyber, Command and Control portfolio, directing multiple functions to develop software and hardware prototypes across various domains.
AerospaceIndustrial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
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
This position is expected to be 100% onsite
Travel may be required up to 25% of the time; Domestically depending on business needs
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
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
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
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required)
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
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
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.
Company
Boeing
Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
CJ Nothum
CEO & Executive Communications, Senior Manager
Colton Engelke
CEO and Executive Communications
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