Chief Engineer, Space Mission Communications Systems

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across end-to-end space communications programs in El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA. You will shape system designs, drive integration, and ensure cost, schedule and risk are optimal for government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include leading TRRs/FRBs, defining long-term engineering strategy, supporting proposals, and mentoring a high-performing team to deliver

Qualifications

• U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
• 10+ years of experience in communication/systems engineering.
• 10+ years of experience designing space communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for communications systems programs, including hardware design, production, integration, testing and sustainment.
• Understand government and commercial comms requirements and system integration.
• Collaborate with leadership and IPTs to maintain design direction and guidelines.
• Ensure TRRs and FRBs are executed to drive rapid design closure.
• Develop long-term strategy for communications systems engineering and affordability.
• Lead proposals and ERA activities for new business opportunities.
• Influence technology roadmaps and proposal success to maintain market leadership.
• Mentor a high-performing engineering team delivering space communication capabilities.
• Enhance core communication systems skills across programs and manage key personnel resources.
• Implement engineering excellence in processes, tools, and practices.
• Drive integration of advanced technologies with First Time Quality.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Composite team mentorship

Education

BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Non-US equivalent qualifications allowed

Job description

The Boeing Company is seeking a Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across end-to-end space communications programs in El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA. You will shape system designs, drive integration, and ensure cost, schedule and risk are optimal for government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include leading TRRs/FRBs, defining long-term engineering strategy, supporting proposals, and mentoring a high-performing team to deliver