MUOS-SLE Senior Systems Engineering Manager

MUOS-SLE Senior Systems Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Boeing’s Space Mission Systems (SMS) Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Capability is seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Level M) to be the SEIT Lead for the MUOS-SLE program in El Segundo, California.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the SEIT Integrated Product Team (IPT) chartered to perform systems engineering in support of the design, development, integration, validation and verification for the MUOS-SLE 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:   

• Leads the execution of the SEIT IPT across cost, schedule and performance using earned value management best practices

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

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

• 10+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team

• Engineering experience producing specifications and products necessary for design and development of complex systems

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

Conflict of Interest:

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

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,