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Air Dominance Senior Manager - Systems Safety

The Boeing Company

Berkeley, MOFull-time$170–230K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$170–230K/yr
Location
Berkeley, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Boeing’s Defense Air Dominance Division is seeking a Senior Manager for Systems Safety on a proprietary program, based in Berkeley (St. Louis), Missouri. The manager leads Systems Safety engineers, oversees technical approaches and processes, and works with program teams and customers on hazard mitigation and product and personnel safety. The role also includes resource management, employee development, and customer and stakeholder relationships.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MIL-STD-882E, requiredMIL-HDBK-516C, requiredDO-178C, requiredDO-254, requiredSystems Safety Engineering, requiredMission Assurance, requiredEngineering Leadership, requiredCross-Functional Leadership, nice to haveTechnical Data Analysis, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Related, requiredActive Security Clearance, required15+ Years Systems Safety Experience, required3+ Years Mission Assurance Experience, required3+ Years Engineering Leadership Experience, requiredAerospace Team Leadership Experience, nice to haveAerospace and Defense Experience, nice to haveU.S. Person, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Air Dominance Senior Manager - Systems Safety

Company: The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Air Dominance Division is seeking a Senior Manager for Systems Safety on a Proprietary program. The position will be based in Berkeley (St Louis), MO.

The candidate must have prior experience with MIL-STD-882E, MIL-HDBK-516C, DO-178C, and DO-254.

This manager reports to the Air Dominance Mission Assurance Division Leader (MADL).

Primary responsibilities:

  • Leads a team of Systems Safety engineers who provide technical expertise to meet customer commitments.
  • Works closely with program Integrated Product Teams & customers to assess and identify all hazard mitigations to ensure product and personnel safety.
  • Acquires resources for organizational activities, support technical management, and lead process improvements
  • Manages resources, processes, and tools, and provide support and active participation to ensure successful program execution through a robust risk management process.
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
  • Mentors and coaches safety engineers at all levels, providing knowledge transfer to help grow the next generation of leaders in systems safety.
  • Manages, develops, and motivates employees, including creating engagement activities to inspire and retain the workforce.
  • Performs employee performance management activities including hiring, retention, awards/recognition, and goal setting.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.

Work Authorization: This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations. Some travel will be required as business needs.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
  • An Active Security Clearance (Active means held within the previous two years from today)
  • 15+ years of experience with System Safety Engineering
  • 3+years of mission assurance experience
  • 3+ years of experience in engineering leadership (in lead or manager role)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in an aerospace environment
  • Experience in analyzing technical data and providing clear written and verbal presentation of the results
  • Experience in the aerospace and defense industry

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.

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.

Summary Pay Range: $170,000 - $230,000

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Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement: 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.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,240 open Engineering Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$170–230K/yr
  • Missouri median$146–286K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$146–265K/yr1,824 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $200K, is 6% below the Missouri median midpoint ($213K) — in the middle half of Engineering Management salary ranges in Missouri.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Engineering Management jobs in Missouri and 2,240 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 15 years of experience — more than three in four Engineering Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 1,927 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 853 of the 2,240 open Engineering Management jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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