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Mid-Level Manager Satellite Mission Support

Boeing
El Segundo, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2026
💰 $247,250/yr($182,750/yr$247,250/yr)

About the role

Mid-Level Manager Satellite Mission Support

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Space & Mission Systems (SMS), Mission Systems Engineering and Operations Department is seeking a Mid-Level Manager - Satellite Mission Support. This role plays a critical leadership role across all Commercial, Civil, DoD and proprietary Space Mission Systems (SMS) satellite programs assuring quality operational support and sustainment services to all its customers. This engineering capability management position sets the vision and implements the strategies for creating an engineering center of excellence for satellite and satellite systems support under the Customer Operations Support Center and proprietary program sustainment programs.

The Boeing Satellite Mission Support Manager leads a team of 15+ talented and dedicated engineers, across multiple disciplines, SMS SEIT Capability in support of the diverse Commercial, DoD and National Program portfolio. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develops and manages the people, operations products, processes and tools necessary to execute integrated customer focused strategies that deliver improved performance for customers assets
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of customer asset monitoring, anomaly investigations and operations improvements to a wide range of customer assets
  • Engages with satellite customers and operators to ensure Boeing provides excellent technical support and to solicit feedback on the performance of the fleet
  • Promulgate engineering best practices and efficiencies across the business that will deliver containment, proactive and preventative solutions to customers’ operations and assets.
  • Provides feedback on product performance to enhance future spacecraft design by actively monitoring data and working with program teams and new business

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required).  
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 5+ years of experience in Space/Satellite systems.
  • 3+ years of experience working with Real-time Satellite or Space Systems Operations.
  • 5+ years of experience with propulsion GNC, Avionics design/integration.
  • 3+ years of experience interacting directly with external customers.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

  • Current Tier 5 security investigation or active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
  • Strong background in several of the following areas: satellite mission operations including CONOPS development, astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, analysis and simulation, spacecraft dynamics, or mission systems engineer roles, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA). 

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, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.  

Pay & Benefits:  

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. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market

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