Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Payload

Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Payload

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) seeks a Senior Systems Engineering Manager - Payload (L-Level) to lead a team of Payload Systems Engineers in 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.

Program Execution responsibilities include:

• Plan and manage PLSE work scope (technical, cost, schedule, and risk)

• Actively manage the IPT to drive decisions, design development and requirements to ensure program milestones are met

• Actively manage the IPT cost and schedule performance per baseline plan

• Provide headcount variance and milestones status as appropriate for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting to program and ensure visibility to Management where appropriate to deal with systematic issues

• Address IPT level earned value and compile/manage scope growth that deviates from the baseline

• Support Quarterly EAC process and review impacts with program and functional management

• Resolve technical issues in a timely manner and per schedule commitment

• Close out action items per schedule commitment

• Report program risks, seek opportunities to save cost/reduce schedule, and contribute to a positive and effective work environment.

• Interface with diverse program and customer teams

Functional Management Responsibilities include:

• Provide Functional Leadership to a group of 15-20 Payload Systems engineers

• Coach, counsel, mentor and provide developmental opportunities for employees

• Perform employee performance management, hiring, retention, awards/recognition, and goal setting

• Execute critical program staffing and redeployment activities

• Development and execution of a robust training and development plan

• Development of employee engagement activities to motivate and engage the workforce

• Manage and enforce critical Payload Systems Engineering processes and standards

This position is expected to be 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 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 payload verification and test

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership

• 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

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 appl