Huntsville, Alabama
Job ID JR2025464953 Category Program Management Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 31, 2025

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) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager (LevelM) - Avionics and Software IPT Lead to join our Space Launch Systems team in Huntsville, Alabama.
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is key to returning the United States to the Moon and sending the first astronauts on to Mars.
This position will spearhead the development, integration, and testing of avionics systems and software for the Space Launch System Core Stage and Exploration Upper Stage vehicles. The IPT Lead will oversee a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering mission-critical avionics hardware and software solutions, ensuring seamless integration with the rocket’s systems to meet stringent performance, safety, and reliability requirements. This role demands strong technical expertise, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive the program’s success from concept through launch. The position reports to the SLS Block 1 / Core Stage Program Director.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Bachelor’s degree or highe

• rMore than 10 years of experience in a leadership role (i.e., manager, project manager, team lead, etc.
• )Experience in program or project managemen
• tExperience working directly with suppliers or supplier managemen
• tExperience in applying Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology and analysi
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fiel

• dMore than 10 years of experience in avionics architecture, including sensors, actuators, communication systems, and onboard computin
• gExperience with leading/managing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Data Requirement List (CDRLs) and/or Supplier Data Requirement List (SDRLs) for complex product
• sPrior work experience with government or commercial space program
• sExperience with NASA Program
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EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required

Leads and mentors a cross-functional team of engineers specializing in avionics hardware, embedded software, systems engineering, and integration, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence, while adhering to Boeing’s Values and Behavior

• sOversees the design, development, and integration of avionics systems, including flight control systems, navigation, communication, and onboard computing, ensuring compliance with mission requirements and industry standard
• sManages the development of real-time embedded software for flight control, telemetry, and data processing, ensuring robust, secure, and fault-tolerant cod
• eCoordinates the integration of avionics and software systems with rocket subsystems, leading verification, validation, and testing efforts to ensure performance under all mission condition
• sDevelops and manages schedules, budgets, and resource plans for the avionics and software IPT, aligning with overall program milestones and objective
• sWorks closely with other IPTs (e.g., propulsion, structures, systems engineering) to ensure system-level integration and resolve technical challenge
• sIdentifies, assesses, and mitigates technical and programmatic risks related to avionics and software development, ensuring mission-critical reliabilit
• yInterfaces with internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers (e.g., NASA, commercial clients) to provide technical updates, manage requirements, and ensure alignment with mission goal
• sEnsures all avionics and software deliverables comply with industry standards (e.g., DO-178C for software, MIL-STD-461 for EMI/EMC) and program-specific requirement
• sDrives continuous improvement in design, development, and testing processes, leveraging emerging technologies and best practices to enhance system performance and efficienc
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