Chief Engineer (Lead) – Space Vehicle

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total rewards package

Job summary

Boeing in El Segundo, CA is seeking an Engineering leader to guide a multidisciplinary team on space-based product development. You will develop SOWs, expand product lines, and coordinate resources and schedules while presenting outcomes to management.

The role requires a BS in a relevant field, 9+ years' experience including space products, and US citizenship with Tier 5/SSBI eligibility. Onsite in El Segundo with relocation offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science or computer science.
• 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with space-based products.
• Ability to obtain a Tier 5 SSBI/US government program access.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering leadership to a multi-skill team including internal/external resources and customers.
• Develops statements of work (SOW) to satisfy R&D and business requirements.
• Develops new concepts to expand product or service lines and optimizes processes and resources.
• Identifies performance metrics and manages WBS/PBS, schedules and resource loading.
• Communicates RAA and defines team roles and responsibilities.
• Maintains org charts and leads project execution to complete the work statement.
• Plans resources over the project life cycle and coordinates allocation.
• Incorporates lessons learned into strategic process improvements and presents outcomes to management.

Skills

Leadership

Space systems experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.
• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements.
• Develops new and follow on concepts that will expand product or services lines. Anticipates change and organizes processes and resources to proactively respond.
• Identifies performance metrics and ensures that work and project breakdown structure (WBS/PBS), schedule and resource loading is completed by the team.
• Develops and communicates responsibility authority accountability (RAA) to define team members' roles and responsibilities.
• Develops, maintains and distributes team organization chart as needed. Leads project execution to complete the work statement.
• Identifies performance metrics. Plans, identifies and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.
• Incorporates lessons learned into strategic process improvements. Prepares and presents outcomes, assessments and corrective action initiatives to Boeing management.
• Works independently.

Location & Work Arrangements

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo, CA location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) - Current Post-Start, and requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
• 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.
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with space-based products.

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.
• Experience designing and delivering space systems or products.

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.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note:Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Lead – Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Award

The position is contingent upon program award

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.