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EA-18G Mission Systems Integration and Test Manager

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026513097 Category Engineering - Electronic and Electrical Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 05, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a highly motivated EA-18G Mission Systems Manager to become part of the F-18 Mission Systems team in Berkeley, Missouri.  This position will be in the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The candidate will enable the EA-18G (Growler aircraft) portion of the F-18 Mission Systems organization to continue to expand its business base and will participate in advancing fighter aircraft technology by leading an Engineering team. 

The team performs research into advanced concepts and prototypes for various communication, sensor, electronic warfare and other electromagnetic systems and components. 

The team is also responsible for developing system/subsystem requirements, participating with Software engineers with real-time Operational Flight Program (OFP) development, subsystem/system testing, and evaluating system performance in Flight Test.  Simulation and modeling is utilized to assist in requirements development, software development and offsets some Flight Test verification. 

This position will also oversee the execution of specific subsystem development and work closely with USN/DCMA customers and suppliers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that the team delivers safe and high-quality program products within cost and schedule

  • Coordination with program management, suppliers, customers and other Boeing teams

  • Provide technical, programmatic and process leadership to team members

  • Monitor team and supplier performance to ensure proper system integration and compliance with requirements

  • Support production and USN fleet with issue resolution for delivered hardware and software over the entire product life cycle

  • Perform managerial HR functions

  • Lead, develop, and motivate employees

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. There will be a small amount of travel.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

  • A final Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry 

  • 9+ years of work-related experience with a bachelor’s or 7+ years of work-related experience with Masters or 4+ years with a PhD

  • Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

  • 7+ years of technical or engineering experience

  • 2+ years of experience in avionics, electrical and/or Mission Systems

  • Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • With the above Bachelor degree, also have an MBA or equivalent degree

  • Strong collaboration and coordination skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience delivering presentations

  • Experience with Earned Value Management

  • Engineering experience in Electronic Warfare (EW)

  • Experience mentoring engineers and less-experienced managers

  • Engineering experience on the F-18 program

  • Working knowledge of Scale Agile Framework (SAFe)

  • Active Top-Secret Security Clearance

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering

  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitLab, and Jama Connect

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Shift:
This position is for 1st shift. 

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.  

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

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. 

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.  

Summary pay range:
Level K (Manager): $141,100 - $190,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. 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

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award


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.

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