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Lead or Senior Responsible Engineer - PAC-3 Seeker IPT

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2026508458 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date May 08, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Boeing PAC-3 program is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead or Senior Responsible Engineer (RE) for the Seeker Integrated Product Team (IPT) in Huntsville, Alabama. As the RE for the Seeker IPT, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure the successful design and manufacturing of the PAC-3 to meet the performance, reliability, and safety requirements of the Seeker subsystem and circuit card assemblies within the PAC-3 RF Seeker. The RE will be the technical authority over the development, design, production, and test of the assigned PAC-3 Seeker.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) program produces seekers everyday as well as developing a new design of the seeker. This program is an air-defense missile system designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft where Boeing is the original engineering manufacturer of the seeker. Boeing’s seekers provide active data to the PAC-3 missile which enables it to acquire, intercept and destroy threats using hit-to-kill technology. The PAC-3 Seeker team is a cross functional, highly skilled, motivated group embracing the beliefs that focused safety, execution, LEAN manufacturing and business practices will secure our future and well-being, driving our product to be the seeker of choice for the PAC-3 program and future generations of weapon systems.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Establishes a culture of proactive technical oversight, risk management and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths for issue resolution and an open dialogue on technical issues

  • Lead requirement, function, and interface development for the PAC-3 Seeker

  • Oversee the design of products provided in support of development, production, and sustainment changes

  • Present data for the product at Design Reviews, product Acceptance and Qualification Reviews, and Delivery Reviews as required

  • Guide technical path for product definition and execution

  • Drive IPT to a position of System Integration for PAC-3 – drive coordination between IPT and Program technical staff

  • Accountable to IPT Lead, IAMD CE and respective Program CEs

  • Technical authority over the development, design, production, and test of the assigned PAC-3 Seeker

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

  • Proven experience (5+ years) leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team in development or production environments

  • Experience with executing engineering in support of program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc)

  • Engineering experience on development and production programs

  • Experience supporting or managing engineering release processes

  • Experience mentoring early career engineers

  • Fundamental knowledge of radar systems, seeker CONOPs, or seeker architectures

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot technical issues

  • Familiarity with technical proposal development

  • Familiarity with test equipment design and validation

Typical Education/Experience:

Lead: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Senior: 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Shift:

This is a 1st shift position.

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:

Lead (Level 4): $136,850 - $185,150

Senior (Level 5): $164,900 - $223,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 22, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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