Aerospace Test & Systems Engineering Leader

Boeing; United States; On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Defense ESG at Kennedy Space Center, FL is seeking a Test and Systems Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead a high‑impact, on‑site team delivering critical aerospace engineering programs with government customers.

You will define staffing, develop processes, and drive technical excellence while partnering with program management to ensure safety, performance, and producibility across the ESG portfolio in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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
• This position requires an active Top Secret /SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering role
• 3+ years of aerospace engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Direct management of employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of fluid systems operations, launch and recovery engineering functions
• Define, staff, develop and sustain the ESG Test and STE capability at Kennedy Space Center. Build the operational personnel requirement, systems procedures, personnel training and maintain certifications.
• Lead the development and maintenance of common processes, tools and standards and implement Boeing best practices from across the company
• Build a culture of technical excellence and first-time quality and uses metrics to set and meet goals.
• Provide oversight of technical design reviews and trade studies to ensure products meet performance, safety, producibility, ergonomic, maintainability, and reliability requirements and factors.
• Drive continuous improvement culture and lead process improvements and Lean+ projects
• Partner closely with site ESG Program Management and other leaders to ensure executability of new changes and proposals
• Drive performance to plan for ESG engineering products as Control Account Manager (CAM) and supports the ESG Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

Skills

Leadership experience

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

The Boeing Defense ESG at Kennedy Space Center, FL is seeking a Test and Systems Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead a high‑impact, on‑site team delivering critical aerospace engineering programs with government customers.

You will define staffing, develop processes, and drive technical excellence while partnering with program management to ensure safety, performance, and producibility across the ESG portfolio in a fast‑paced environment.