Experienced Systems Engineering Manager

Experienced Systems Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing’s Space Mission Systems (SMS) Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Capability is seeking an Experienced Systems Engineering Manager to provide day-to-day leadership for an organization performing advanced technology development, systems design, and analysis in Tukwila, WA.  This manager will be responsible for setting the strategy, vision, and developing implementation plans to provide the people, processes, and tools for our Puget Sound area Systems Engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have a background in technology development as a technical lead and prior experience leading a highly skilled engineering workforce.  This candidate will need to be an open and inclusive leader partnering with other Boeing business areas to include the Disruptive Computing and Networks (DC&N) organization, 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.

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 experience.

• Systems engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience across the entire lifecycle of system development.

• 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. 

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