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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 AvionX organization is looking for a Senior Technical Program Management to join the Commercial Aircraft Controls team in various locations such as; Long Beach, CA, Seattle, WA., and Mesa, AZ.

This Senior Project Manger will lead a highly technical commercial avionics development program. The ideal candidate combines deep avionics technical credibility with strong program and people leadership. This hands‑on role requires proven ability to deliver complex, safety‑critical airborne electronics and software to schedule, budget, and certifiable quality standards while leading cross‑functional, geographically distributed teams.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead day‑to‑day program execution, ensuring objectives for schedule, cost, performance, and quality are met.

• Provide technical leadership for systems/avionics architecture, integration, verification & validation, and certification strategy.

• Manage and mentor an integrated program team—systems, hardware, firmware, software, test, supplier management, manufacturing, and sustainment.

• Coordinate and align domestic and international matrixed teams, suppliers, and subcontractors across time zones and cultures.

• Own program plan, schedule, budget, risk/issue/opportunity register, and change control; deliver regular status briefings to senior leadership and customers.

• Drive requirements decomposition, configuration management, technical reviews, and design maturity milestones.

• Interface with customers, certification authorities (e.g., FAA, EASA), and tier‑1 suppliers to negotiate requirements, technical approaches, and delivery commitments.

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and company quality systems (e.g., DO‑178C, DO‑254, ARP4754A, ARP4761).

• Lead supplier selection, performance management, and integration activities; hold suppliers accountable to technical and schedule commitments.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement through innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration aligned with the Boeing values and behaviors.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Science, Systems or related technical discipline).

• 8+ years of experience do you have with avionics systems and aerospace systems

• 5+ years of experience leading technical program management teams and or

• 5+ years of people management experience

• Travel up to 50 depending on program needs; international and domestic travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline or MBA.

• Experience with ARP4754A and ARP4761 and safety assessment processes.

• Demonstrated supplier management experience at tier‑1 and tier‑2 levels, strong negotiation skills.

• Program Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

• Familiarity with manufacturing transfer, sustainment planning, and product support lifecycle.

• Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and processes.

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial avionics programs or major avionics subsystems from concept through certification and production.

• Proven experience leading geographically distributed domestic and international teams.

• Working knowledge and applied experience with airborne software/hardware development and certification standards (DO‑178C and/or DO‑254) and systems certification processes (FAA/EASA).

• Track record of meeting schedule and budget commitments on complex programs.

• Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills; able to present technical content to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Travel:

50

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range for Senior Level (Level M): $191,250 – $258,750

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

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.