Senior Manager of Engineering Technology/Strategy

Senior Manager of Engineering Technology/Strategy

Company:

Spectrolab, Inc.

Job ID:

00000405653

Date Posted:

2023-12-04

Location:

USA - Sylmar, CA

Job Description Qualifications:

Spectrolab, has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Manager of Engineering Technology/Strategy in our Sylmar, CA facility. The successful candidate will manage a diverse team of engineers with expertise ranging from semiconductor materials growth, semiconductor solar cell wafer fabrication, solar cell assembly and stringing through solar panel and solar wing assembly and test. This individual will also oversee all airborne searchlight illumination engineers.

Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, manufactures space solar power assemblies that power satellites, the International Space Station, and the Juno spacecraft amongst many others in its 67-year history. Spectrolab solar cells lead and have led the way in power conversion of space solar illumination to electrical power on yesterday’s and today’s solar-powered space vehicles. Spectrolab also manufactures high intensity airborne searchlights that were first introduced in the 1970’s and continue to be the standard of excellence for these important tools used on first responder air frames throughout the world.

At Boeing Spectrolab, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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 the premier semiconductor fabrication facility within the Boeing Company, Spectrolab engineers are also on the forefront of developing tomorrow’s space solar cells and airborne searchlights. The next Senior Director of Engineering Technology/Strategy will have the responsibility to harness innovative ideas that lead to future of space power generation and airborne searchlights from inception through production.

Position Responsibilities:

• People Management
  • Manage a team of, at present, approximately 60 engineers
  • Develop that team through constant assessment, insight, and interaction to encourage career development within a rapidly expanding team
• Technology Development and Management
  • Oversee Internal Research and Development efforts
  • Oversee outside-sponsored efforts, both commercial and US Government-sponsored programs, to advance Spectrolab’s space power and airborne searchlight products and technology
  • Seek and foment adjacent technology development opportunities that lead to future Spectrolab products
• Provide Expert Consultation
  • Advise the Spectrolab CEO and CFO
  • Advise the Spectrolab Senior Leadership Team
  • Advise our diverse customer base
• Promote and Ensure Production Safety and Development Cohesion
  • Ensure that the Engineering team safely and seamlessly supports all Spectrolab organizations such as Manufacturing, Program Management and Business Development
  • Ensure that next-generation products meet long range business goals and objectives.
• Oversee Lean & Process Improvement Projects
  • Oversee and direct six-sigma initiates leading to continuous, measurable manufacturing improvements

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Work Authorization:

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering and/or a Technical discipline
• Engineering management experience, including senior management

           

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and optical device development
• Prior experience in solar power development, implementation, and production
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Relocation:

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

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: 191,250 – 258,750

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

Relocation is available for eligible candidates, if authorized

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Manager - M

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6C1KMM (6C8)

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