Lead Space Vehicle Test Director

Lead Space Vehicle Test Director

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000418232

Date Posted:

2024-05-08

Location:

USA - El Segundo, CA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) organization is seeking a Lead Space Vehicle Test Director at the Satellite & Space Systems location in El Segundo, California. This is home of the world’s largest dedicated spacecraft factory with over 1 million square feet of integration and test facilities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead fast-paced teams working complex technical challenges in support of satellite communications programs. Space Vehicle Test Directors (SVTD) will interact with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, systems engineering and specialty engineering, as well as production operations, and program management. This position

requires an individual with excellent technical, communication, relationship-building skills, and system level test experience. This role will support Government and Commercial programs.

The SVTD leads the test program on a given space vehicle from the initial integration of subsystems, through all phases of system level test, and through launch site. The SVTD is expected to have constant awareness of the vehicle (vehicle configuration, schedule, test execution) during all integration and test phases. The SVTD’s primary duties are to ensure the test requirements are verified through execution of test procedures, software, and support files. The SVTD works closely with the Lead Test & Evaluation Engineer (LTEE) to ensure rigorous test phase readiness for first-pass success. Safety of personnel, space vehicle, and factory equipment are absolutely critical for the SVTD to factor into all aspects of the test program.

The SVTD supports and/or leads Readiness Reviews (Test Readiness – TRR; Internal Design – IDR; Integration Readiness - IRR) and the Post Test Reviews (PTR). The SVTD is also responsible for data review of all planned tests and Special Test Requests (STRs) performed.

As a leader, the SVTD will ensure coaching, training, and mentoring of their peers and team members is part of their daily operating rhythm.

This position is primarily 1st shift; occasional alternate or extended shifts may be required to support program needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates test execution for a space vehicle

• Focuses on leading test planning, setup, execution, and closeout

• Drives floor execution - floor sergeant

• Primary focal during I&T 24/7 operations for test

• Leads Test data review and submittal to Systems Engineering

• Special Test Request (STR) focal

• Leads/Delegates daily shift handoffs and coordination meetings

• Identifies and coordinates Special Test Equipment (STE) needs

• Provides satellite specific information to the test teams

• Tracks and assists with timely nonconformance resolution and closure

• Communicates daily with program office and customers for flow of status and planning, etc

• Develops, updates, and reports program test plans and schedules

• Validates standard deliverables and supports trade studies

• Identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in data sets

• Research and refine data collection requirements to improve quality of data sets

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  A final Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program is required Post-Start.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 2+ years of experience in leading teams and team development

• Experience with Systems Functional Testing

• Experience with RF (Radio Frequency) measurements and testing

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Successfully completed a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years

• Experience performing integration and testing on satellite systems

• Experience working with satellite or space-based payloads

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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:

This position is for 1st shift.

Various shifts, nights, weekends and alternate shifts may be required to support program objectives.

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: $121,550 – $164,450

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 15, 2024.

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:

Individual Contributor - 4

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

6L9BI4 (64D)

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