Eo/Ir Special Technology Engineering Manager

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. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a EO/IR Special Technology Engineering Manager (Level K) located in Tukwila, or Kent, WA. This is an exciting opportunity for you to manage highly skilled engineers and technicians performing engineering and technical development activities in the areas of electro-optic and infrared systems and materials. This position requires a highly motivated person to develop and execute a variety of specialized engineering and process plans to meet or exceed program customer needs. You will be deeply involved in technical projects providing oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. More specifically the candidate will manage and lead a EO/IR engineering team supporting the Boeing Phantom Works Special Technology organization under Boeing Defense and Space (BDS) in the Puget Sound corridor. This is a unique opportunity to work on exciting and challenging proprietary programs, from low to mid-range Technical Readiness Level (TRL). Within Phantom Works, our engineering teams use their expertise to create innovative next generation capabilities for a wide variety of amazing aerospace platforms and products. We focus on innovation, capture, and prototype development to solve hard problems with cutting edge technologies. In addition, you will develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports. You will also pursue strategic partnerships and collaborate effectively with peer groups within PW, Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T), and BDS, and external technology service providers. This role will also provide leadership and oversight for all people processes conducted within the report groups, participate in skills management, coach direct reports, and support the pursuit of a learning and professional growth environment for employees and managers. The candidate should have a strong knowledge of EO/IR advanced systems and technologies.