Chief Engineer

Boeing Intelligence and Analytics

1d•$232,000 - $290,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BI&A is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the design, development, and technical integration for a product line of critical network capabilities. A successful candidate will not only have a strong technical background but must also possess a vision for leadership that embraces BI&A’s mission to be a leader in the defense technology ecosystem across technical and programmatic domains. As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical success and architectural coherence of complex, multi-disciplinary network systems. You will operate at the intersection of complex engineering challenges. You will work directly with our most senior technical leaders, program managers, and customers to define, build, and deliver next-generation capabilities that impact national security. · Technical Vision & Architecture: Own and define the comprehensive technical architecture, design principles, and engineering roadmap for a complex suite of knowledge management tools. · System Integrity & Risk Management: Serve as the ultimate technical arbiter, ensuring the integrity, reliability, security, and survivability of our network systems in contested and high security environments. Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, security, and physical robustness. · Engineering Leadership & Mentorship: Provide decisive technical leadership and guidance to large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Foster a culture of technical excellence, rigorous design, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement, ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines. · Strategic Technical Guidance: Translate strategic objectives and customer needs into actionable technical requirements and solutions. Drive technology selections and critical design decisions. · Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders (Product, Program Management, Executive Leadership) and external stakeholders (customers, partners, regulatory bodies), clearly articulating complex technical concepts, challenges, and solutions for network capabilities.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
15+ years of proven experience as a senior software engineer or engineering lead, with a track record of successfully delivering software projects, with a significant portion in a leadership or Chief Engineer capacity.
Deep and broad technical expertise across network system design and implementation, including proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
Proven ability to define, architect, and lead the development of highly complex, integrated network systems from concept through deployment and sustainment.
Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing multi-disciplinary technical teams in fast-paced, challenging environments.
Demonstrated experience in strategic technical planning, road-mapping, and managing technical requirements while delivering on aggressive schedules
Strong problem-solving acumen, with the ability to break down highly ambiguous technical challenges related to network performance and resilience, and drive to practical, innovative solutions.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives, customers, and technical teams across different engineering disciplines.
Experience working in an Agile software development environment and/or experience using Jira/Confluence are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineering teams, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices and standards
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering teams
Oversee configuration and risk management activities and develop strategies for process improvements
Oversee the technical execution of software development projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and deliverables
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, program managers, architects, and risk management, to define project requirements and scope
Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing technical challenges and obstacles throughout the project lifecycle
Establish and enforce engineering standards, coding conventions, development methodologies, and quality assurance processes
Drive continuous improvements in engineering practices, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and software scalability
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align technical execution with project goals, ensuring a shared understanding of requirements and priorities
Facilitate effective communication and coordination between engineering teams and other departments involved in software development
Present technical concepts, solutions, and progress to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Establish clear expectations, objectives, and performance goals for team members
Provide mentoring and coaching to foster skills development and professional growth within the team