Senior Systems Engineering Manager

Senior Systems Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000435001

Date Posted:

2024-08-26

Location:

USA - Kent, WA

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Space and Mission Systems is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team of systems engineers supporting the Rapid Space Capabilities business for multiple proprietary programs in Kent, WA. The Rapid Space Capabilities portfolio includes multiple advanced space development programs providing mission critical capabilities across a diverse customer set.  The Systems Engineering organization is responsible for developing end-to-end system solutions from concept development through on-orbit operations using disciplined system engineering methodologies.

As a successful candidate, you will manage employees performing activities with multiple technical/ engineering disciplines. You must be willing to stretch beyond your comfort zone and to take intelligent risks to achieve objectives. The position is best suited to individuals who are self-starters, highly motivated, work well in fast paced multi-discipline team environments, and able to provide frequent management decisions for the best interest of the business.

This manager position requires domain knowledge in space systems and Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) experience in order to successfully lead a high performing system engineering team. You must be able to lead a program team to execute systems engineering statement of work (SOW) to further the development of complex space systems for unique, challenging missions. The position requires the ability to plan and staff systems engineers for multiple proprietary programs, anticipate staffing demands, and collaborate across large organizations and across multiple sites for optimal resource allocations and personnel development.  You must also be able to develop, scale and drive MBSE practices across the organization and work with enterprise leaders on MBSE solution kits.  Other key capabilities include clear and concise, written, and oral communication of complex subjects to Boeing leadership and at all levels of customer engagement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Systems Engineering.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports as well as provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes across multiple sites. 
• Proposal management and development and must have a strong understanding of the Government System Acquisition Process as well as Boeing’s Integrated Business Acquisition Process.
• Understand the working environment of Special Access Programs to include facilities, infrastructure, and staff.
• Manages program cost and schedule commitments.
• Performs cost account management duties associated with earned value management.
• Lead efforts to define and execute implementation plans, as well as negotiate and build consensus across a diverse team of assigned personnel.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Manages, develops, and motivates employees.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. 

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)

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

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 in Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT).
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing multi-disciplined technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• A current Single Scope Background I