Mid-Level Systems Engineering Manager | Payload

Mid-Level Systems Engineering Manager | Payload

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) seeks a Mid-Level Systems Engineering Manager to join the Space Systems Engineering Department in support of payload activities from El Segundo, CA.

Our team works with Commercial, Government, and Proprietary Customers in the development and deployment of next-generation technologies and systems in Space. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems, the ability to work as part of a large team, and the ability to provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for resources and execution on programs and new business activities by providing high quality designs, engineering solutions, and products on time and under budget.
• New business support including overseeing conceptual designs, proposal generation, technical/schedule/cost trade studies, rough order of magnitude estimates (ROMs), and system studies.
• Development of payload systems engineering talent with superior knowledge of system drivers, capable of performing system trade studies, resolving issues, executing on programs, and generating winning proposals.
• Support efforts to achieve cost reduction targets, including achievement of product line cost reduction initiatives and indirect expenditure reduction.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports in the development of innovative strategy, product offerings, efficient development and execution of product design, integration, test, and verification.
• Support the development of the Spacecraft/Payload Technology Roadmaps.
• Support the simplification of internal processes
• Support Knowledge Management efforts and improve information sharing/training among the different programs and projects
• Attract, retain, develop, and reward a motivated workforce.
• 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 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.
• 5+ years of experience working on satellite or space-based communication systems.
• 5+ years of experience with digital payload analysis, development, and integration and test.
• 5+ years of experience leading proprietary payload verification and test.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• 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: $166,600 - $225,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active). This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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