Sapphire Senior SEIT Leader

Company: Boeing
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. As a Boeing employee, you’ll be part of a winning team that does great things every day. The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Leader to join the Sapphire program. This position is available at the following locations: Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Renton, WA; Auburn, WA; Bellevue, WA; Huntington Beach, CA; Seal Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA; Mesa, AZ; Oklahoma City, OK; Huntsville, AL; Plano, TX; San Antonio, TX; Arlington, VA; Ridley Park, PA; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO BDS Sapphire is the common core system for engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and finance subsystems that supports the BDS mission delivering a highly capable solution comprised of three core bedrocks to include Production Data Management (PDM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This role will report to the Sapphire Chief Engineer and will lead Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) for the BDS Sapphire program — translating complex software subsystem requirements and business processes into a unified system architecture and verified, deployable solutions with IDT&S. The SEIT Leader is accountable for defining and verifying system-level requirements, maintaining end-to-end traceability, directing integration and verification planning, governing test execution from IPT unit testing through system and user acceptance testing, and ensuring the Sapphire solution meets standards for reliability, usability, and program objectives. This role requires cross-functional systems thinking, strong technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines, and demonstrated ability to manage SEIT tools, baselines, and verification evidence for milestone readiness. If you are passionate about Systems Engineering and want to be part of a dynamic team working on the Sapphire program, we encourage you to apply! Position Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the SEIT organization for Sapphire, providing technical direction, staffing, mentoring, and performance oversight of SEIT engineers. - Manage leaders across requirements, architecture, interfaces, and test to develop, maintain, and execute the SEIT verification & validation strategy, test plans, and verification matrices that demonstrate milestone readiness. - Manage a System Requirements team to develop system-level requirements; maintain end-to-end traceability across PDM, MES, ERP, and I&I. - Manage a System Architecture team to coordinate system architecture allocations and verification planning with IDT&S and other enterprise stakeholders; ensure alignment to program architecture and security requirements. - Manage a System Test team to plan and lead integration and system-level testing activities, including cross-IPT integration, ICD validation, smoke tests, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support. - Manage a Configuration and Data Management team to ensure configuration and baseline governance. - Collaborate with I&I IPT with business partners for interface and integrations SoW. - Operate and evolve SEIT toolchains to automate testing, requirements quality checks, traceability matrices, and evidence collection with digital technology for MBSE and modular open integrations for Sapphire program. - Lead teams to produce and present milestone gated evidence and readiness recommendations for program milestone reviews, TRB, CCB, etc. - Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks; maintain SEIT risk, issue, and opportunity registers and escalate per program governance. - Enable cross-functional collaboration: facilitate technical decision-making and governance alignment across engineering, program, product, and business stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement through metrics, lessons learned, and process iteration to raise quality and reduce rework. - Partner with PIO, IPT leads (MES, PDM, ERP, I&I, Delivery), and data governance to ensure integrated planning, schedule alignment, and traceable outcomes. This position may require up to 20% travel. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): - Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement - Extensive experience (typically 10 years) in systems engineering, integration, and test for complex enterprise or aerospace programs. - Demonstrated experience leading SEIT teams, including managing engineers and mid-level managers across multiple engineering disciplines. - Strong knowledge of verification & validation practices, test planning/execution, defect lifecycle management, and configuration management. - Experience with PLM/MES/ERP integrations, middleware, ICDs, and digital thread concepts strongly preferred. - Familiarity with SEIT and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) toolchains (requirements management, architecture development, interface definition, automated testing, traceability tools). - Strong analytical, risk management, and process measurement skills. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to present technical results and readiness recommendations to senior leadership. - Experience coordinating with IT security (IDT&S) and applying security/compliance constraints into verification plans. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): - Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. - Prior experience on aerospace, defense, or large-scale integrated system programs; direct experience with MES, PDM, ERP integrations or the Sapphire architecture is highly desirable. - Familiarity with certification/regulatory processes relevant to the domain (e.g., DoD standards). - Familiarity with project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, ADO, etc.). - Experience with Agile methodologies and practices. 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. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. 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. 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 market and business considerations. Typical summary pay range: Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Renton, WA; Auburn, WA; Bellevue, WA: Ridley Park, PA; Plano, TX; San Antonio, TX; Arlington, VA; Huntington Beach, CA; Seal Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA; El Segundo, CA: $212,500- $287,500 Mesa, AZ; Huntsville, AL; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO: $198,900 - $269,100 Oklahoma City, OK: $185,300 - $250,700 Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 02, 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 Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. 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.

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