Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) Manager (Level M) to join our Space, Intelligence and Weapons System Engineering (SI&WS) team located in Seal Beach, CA.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to lead engineering and technical activities in GN&C as well as modeling and simulation, aerodynamics, avionics and other areas associated with Flight Engineering. In the role you will develop and execute your team’s project plans, shape departmental business and technical strategies, goals, objectives and implement key departmental policies and procedures. You will have the opportunity cultivate and maintain a wide range of relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. In addition to providing leadership for your assigned team members, you will have the chance to collaborate with fellow managers to develop and motivate your combined teams to achieve excellence on multiple exciting and challenging projects.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leadership across the GN&C development lifecycle for engineers executing programs and projects operating in both space and atmospheric flight environments.
• Project leadership for your team's activities including task & resource planning, project execution, risk management, metrics and earned value reporting and process compliance for assigned tasks.
• Reporting of cost, schedule, and technical performance to Program leadership.
• Development and delivery of team products including but not limited to flight control designs, navigation systems, attitude and pointing control systems, sensors, effectors, flight avionics, aerodynamic designs & databases, performance & analysis reports, test and verification plans & reports, and program status briefings.
• Talent management including staffing, recruiting, promotions, retention, recognition, performance management and development of a world class team capable of executing some of the most exciting aerospace development programs.
• The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
  • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
  • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
  • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
  • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years of experience in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager).
• 5 or more years of experience with aircraft, missile, spacecraft, autonomous platform or similar vehicle Guidance, Navigation or Control systems.
• Experience with classical and modern control theory/design/analysis.
• Experience with products operating in aerospace environments.
• Experience with aerodynamics.
• Experience with astrodynamics.
• Experience with navigation (Kalman filters, GPS/INS, state determination, attitude estimation).
• Experience with avionics system and component development
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
• Previous management experience. 
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
• Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance.
• Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members.
• Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers.

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: $191,250 - $258,750