Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Chief Engineer

Job Description
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The Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space Weapons and Information Systems is seeking a Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Chief Engineer. This job location will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Why This is an Exciting Role?
As a Program Chief Engineer at BDS, this position will be responsible for overall technical leadership of system analysis, design, development, integration, test, and deployment, serving as the top technical decision authority on the program. This position is the single focal point responsible for technical excellence on the program.
The Chief Engineer establishes the technical vision and establishes design practices for the organization that are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving the implementation of innovative solutions. The focus is on creating and maintaining a cohesive overall design for the organization's systems and applications. This includes making high-level design decisions, setting technical standards, and ensuring that the technical products meet the customer's and company's expectations.
Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safety and product integrity
• Final RAA for the specification, configuration, design, and certification/verification (including all changes)
• Focal point for regulatory issues
• Customer technical interface
• Senior engineering leader for the program
• Maintaining visibility of and helping mitigate risks identified in engineering program engagement points
• Identifying resource needs
• Overseeing technical performance of those assigned to the program
• Ensuring engineers on the program use appropriate technical processes, procedures and tools in support of executing customer requirements and appropriate governance
• Formal technical reports, technical products, and presentations
• Formal technical interface between engineering and other functions, such as manufacturing or contracts
• Establishment, validation, and management of product quality and performance metrics for the program
• Maintaining a strong focus on quality, performance, and security while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Responsible for dividing the system into modular components to be built by the Agile teams and for establishing secure environments and infrastructure for development, integration, and test

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)
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.
• Senior, Level 5: typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• Principal, Level 6: typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• 7+ years experience with architecture of programs similar in size and scope to PTES
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Experience in Agile Software development
• Experience with and a deep understanding of MILSATCOM ground systems design/architectural principles to include the full development and fielding lifecycle
• Experience with successful project technical leadership including strict adherence to product quality
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team composed of systems engineers, architects, developers, testers, and technicians
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with the PATS architecture and CONOPS
• Experience with any of the following: Agile development methodologies, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), Hardware and software development, Deployment to GFE infrastructure. or Analysis, Validation, and Verification
• Experience with Safety, Human Factors, Cyber Reliability and Maintainability, and adherence to training/functional requirements

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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.
Summary pay range Senior, level 5: $ 154,700 - $ 209,300
Summary pay range Principal, level 6: $ 185,300 - $ 250,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 16, 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 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
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.