Deputy Chief Engineer

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Deputy Chief Engineer to join their innovative team in El Segundo. This role is pivotal in overseeing the development, integration, and testing of complex mechanical and fluid systems. As a leader, you will guide a talented group of engineers, ensuring technical integrity and safety while tackling challenging problems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in systems engineering and mechanical design, with a passion for driving cutting-edge technologies. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and professional growth, and help shape the future of aerospace technology.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years leading multi-disciplined engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering teams in the development of mechanical and fluid systems.
• Provide leadership in technical integration and issue resolution.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Mechanical Design

Fluid Design

Control Systems

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ASME Piping Codes

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.

We are Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T): Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future!

#TheFutureIsBuiltHere #ChangeTheWorld

Within BR&T’s Mission System Technologies (MST) organization, Boeing’s Advanced Computing Technology (ACT) team performs innovation, development and maturation of Advanced Computing and its associated subordinate technologies.

Boeing Research and Technology is looking for a Lead Deputy Chief Engineer based in El Segundo, CA. As Deputy Chief Engineer you will demonstrate knowledge and experience across a wide range of disciplines such as systems engineering, systems analysis, mechanical/fluid design, rotating machinery, control systems, and test to operate and maintain a test facility. This position will contribute to the development, test and operations of a process plant/facility with rotating machinery, heat exchangers, instrumentation and control systems. As lead engineer, you will develop process related analyses and act as a technical advisor to help solve complex problems. The Deputy Chief Engineer is an integral part of the project leadership team.

In pursuit of Boeing's research and business interests, the successful candidate will:

• Work on leading edge technologies across the enterprise and at business partners and teammate facilities to develop, document, analyze, and test operational, functional, and environmental requirements of developed research systems
• Provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems
• Work both independently and as part of a team environment
• Provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates

Candidate shall be able to show recent demonstrated ability in one or more of the following areas:

• Leading technical integration across a wide range of disciplines including system engineering, mechanical/fluid design, thermal/fluid analysis, and suppliers
• Process plant/facility design and operations with rotating machinery, heat exchangers, instrumentation and control systems
• System assembly, integration & test. Culminating in requirements validation & verification
• Small team environment where individuals are entrepreneurial self-starters who produce engineering products involving multiple disciplines
• Learn a new technical area or application and show individual evidence of contributing to success of a project in that area as an individual contributor
• Engineering laboratory operations
• Research & Development involving highly technical, complex engineering content

Position Responsibilities:

• The successful applicant will oversee a team of engineers, suppliers, and facility personnel in the technical development, integration, and test of a large scale complex mechanical and fluid system test facility
• Serves as the Deputy Chief Engineer for the program accountable for technical integrity and safety
• Provide leadership to drive integration, resolve technical issues, resolve supplier technical issues, and resolve requirements issues
• Ensures technical baseline control and supports technical oversight and direction.
• Identifies technical risks and ensures technical risks and issues are driven to resolution.
• Chief Engineering Office Chairs the Engineering Change Board, Project Technical Reviews and Safety Review Board.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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
• 5+ years of experience leading a multi-disciplined engineering team that includes suppliers and customers
• 5+ years of experience in leading a team of engineers, suppliers, and support personnel in the technical design, development, integration, and test of a large scale complex mechanical and fluid system test facility
• Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical personnel at all organization levels including suppliers and customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in a Chief Engineer or Lead Engineer role responsible for ensuring system and product integration across multiple disciplines
• Demonstrated leadership for driving issue resolution and mitigating technical risk
• Experience working with product/component developers and vendors who provide critical functionality to the overall system
• Familiarity with ASME Piping Codes and Standards

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.

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: $124,100 – $167,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 14, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.