Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Chief Engineer
BoeingAbout the role
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space Weapons and Information Systems is seeking a Protected Tactical Enterprise Service (PTES) Chief Engineer. This job location will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Why This is an Exciting Role?
As a Program Chief Engineer at BDS, this position will be responsible for overall technical leadership of system analysis, design, development, integration, test, and deployment, serving as the top technical decision authority on the program. This position is the single focal point responsible for technical excellence on the program.
The Chief Engineer establishes the technical vision and establishes design practices for the organization that are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices, ensuring alignment with business goals, and driving the implementation of innovative solutions. The focus is on creating and maintaining a cohesive overall design for the organization's systems and applications. This includes making high-level design decisions, setting technical standards, and ensuring that the technical products meet the customer's and company's expectations.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for safety and product integrity
Final RAA for the specification, configuration, design, and certification/verification (including all changes)
Focal point for regulatory issues
Customer technical interface
Senior engineering leader for the program
Maintaining visibility of and helping mitigate risks identified in engineering program engagement points
Identifying resource needs
Overseeing technical performance of those assigned to the program
Ensuring engineers on the program use appropriate technical processes, procedures and tools in support of executing customer requirements and appropriate governance
Formal technical reports, technical products, and presentations
Formal technical interface between engineering and other functions, such as manufacturing or contracts
Establishment, validation, and management of product quality and performance metrics for the program
Maintaining a strong focus on quality, performance, and security while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Responsible for dividing the system into modular components to be built by the Agile teams and for establishing secure environments and infrastructure for development, integration, and test
This position requires an active U.S Secret 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 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.
Senior, Level 5: typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
Principal, Level 6: typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
- 7+ years experience with architecture of programs similar in size and scope to PTES
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Experience in Agile Software development
Experience with and a deep understanding of MILSATCOM ground systems design/architectural principles to include the full development and fielding lifecycle
Experience with successful project technical leadership including strict adherence to product quality
Proven ability to lead and inspire a multi-disciplinary team composed of systems engineers, architects, developers, testers, and technicians
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with the PATS architecture and CONOPS
Experience with any of the following: Agile development methodologies, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), Hardware and software development, Deployment to GFE infrastructure. or Analysis, Validation, and Verification
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