SEIT Lead Senior Systems Engineering Manager

SEIT Lead Senior Systems Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing’s Space Mission Systems (SMS) Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Capability is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager to be the SEIT Lead for the Evolved Strategic Satcom (ESS) program in El Segundo, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the SEIT IPT chartered to perform systems engineering in support of the design, development, integration, validation and verification for the ESS program. You will be a leader of a high-performance systems engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers and senior technologists.

The ideal candidate will have a background in spacecraft development, integration and test as a systems engineering leader with cost, schedule and performance responsibilities. You will need to be an open and inclusive leader partnering with other Boeing business functional areas, engineering capabilities, and program leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Systems Engineering.

• Develops and executes integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures, and guides the development of business and technical strategies, goals, and objectives.

• Acquires resources for organizational activities, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.

• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.

• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.

• Manages, develops, and motivates employees and first-level managers.

• 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.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret / SCI 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 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 leading or managing an engineering project or team

• Product development and systems engineering experience

 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience across the entire lifecycle of spacecraft system development.

• Experience as an earned value Cost Account Manager.

• 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.

Relocation:

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

Drug Free Workplace:

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