Systems Development Manager Jobs in Bethalto, IL

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Engineering Manager to join our innovative Phantom Works (PW) organization in Berkeley, MO.

We are looking for a dynamic, visionary leader to oversee the day-to-day activities of a combined Missions Systems and Software Engineering team. In this role, you will ensure the appropriate staffing and resources are in place to develop mission systems and software for technology development and transition into production applications.

You will be responsible for mentoring technical leads and team members, as well as coordinating with customers and key suppliers. This position involves developing and executing integrated plans, policies, and procedures, while contributing to business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives.

This role requires frequent interaction with managers and external representatives regarding projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and contractual clarifications. You will also engage regularly with internal and external management, including senior-level stakeholders.

A cornerstone of Boeing’s success is our commitment to developing the next generation of engineering talent. In this role, you will help enhance our talent development program for incoming engineers, ensuring they gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving field. You will also support our recruiting and hiring efforts to help attract top-tier talent to Boeing.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to lead transformative projects and help develop the engineers of tomorrow at Boeing.

Position Responsibilities

As a leader in this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and delivery of Phantom Works mission systems and softwarwe for technology development and transition to production applications.
• Oversee all aspects of engineering technology design and integration, including mission systems and software development, to meet customer requirements with first-time quality, on schedule, and within budget.
• Drive technology and mission systems and software planning and execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Apply standard performance metrics, including implementation and reporting, to identify issues and proactively mitigate risks.
• Manage, develop, and retain technology and mission systems personnel.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels, experience mix, and resource availability to meet current and forecasted program requirements.
• Proactively manage staffing needs, including clearances and emerging skill requirements, to support program execution.
• Provide updates on performance and progress to the PW Leadership Team, BDS PW Engineering, and the BDS PW Software Leader.

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as a part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics from an accredited course of study
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/process management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership"
• 5+ years of experience in mission systems and software development and integration
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with Department of Defense customers
• 5+ years of experience with avionics integration and testing
• 5+ years of experience in proposal development
• 5+ years of people management experience
• 5+ years of experience collaborating across multiple programs and organizations
• 5+ years of experience in project leadership roles

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.

Total Rewards

 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.

 Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

 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. 

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates

 Summary pay range:

$141,100-$190,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top 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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.