Experienced Specialized Test Equipment (STE) Integration Lead (Level 4)

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) seeks an Experienced Specialized Test Equipment (STE) Integration Lead (Level 4) for the El Segundo, CA site. This role is 1st shift and 100% onsite.

You will develop manufacturing processes, lead cross-discipline teams, and interface with external customers while ensuring readiness of STE assets and implementing corrective actions. Qualified candidates include 5+ years with STE in satellite production, data-analysis experience, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• 5+ years in test with Special Test Equipment (STE) for satellite production.
• 3+ years analyzing data, trend analysis, and compiling reports.
• 3+ years translating data into actionable plans and recommendations.
• Experience with electronics and/or mechanical systems in design, fabrication and test.
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements and/or unionized workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements manufacturing processes across organizations.
• Monitors activities and supports resolution of complex production issues.
• Leads investigation of product defects and production inefficiencies; develops mitigations.
• Develops staffing plans.
• Coordinates and justifies major capital expenditures and equipment implementation.
• Provides project leadership to multiple disciplines.
• Leads long-range research on proposed projects.
• Serves as primary interface with external customers.
• Identifies customer contract requirements.
• Develops and implements actionable plan across organizations.
• Provides status to internal and external customers.
• Serve as primary interface with internal stakeholders and external customers regarding STE readiness, status, requirements, and execution plans.
• Conduct daily handoff meetings and coordinate staffing plans.
• Support task assignments based on workload and priorities.
• Lead long-range research and planning for proposed projects and future lab capability needs.
• Facilitate short-term STE allocation with emphasis on real time asset management.
• Assist in STE sustainment and critical components reviews to identify common failures, obsolete parts, high-risk/high-value components, and required action plans.
• Monitor activities and support resolution of complex production-related issues impacting STE readiness.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative action to reduce production inefficiencies.
• Serve as an alternate to STE FAST Integration Lead

Skills

STE experience

Data analysis & reporting

Data-driven planning

Electronics/Mechanical test

Union experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

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.

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.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is hiring for an Experienced Specialized Test Equipment (STE) Integration Lead (Level 4) to join the team located in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities

• Develops and implements manufacturing processes across organizations.
• Monitors activities and supports the resolution of complex production related issues.
• Leads the investigation of product defects and production inefficiencies and develops solutions to reduce/mitigate.
• Develops staffing plans.
• Coordinates and prepares justification for major capital expenditures and equipment implementation.
• Provides project leadership to multiple disciplines.
• Leads long-range research on proposed projects.
• Serves as primary interface with external customers.
• Identifies customer contract requirements.
• Develops and implements actionable plan for implementation across organizations.
• Provides status to internal and external customers.

Additional Responsibilities to Include

• Serve as primary interface with internal stakeholders and external customers regarding STE readiness, status, requirements, and execution plans.
• Conduct daily handoff meetings and coordinate staffing plans.
• Support task assignments based on workload and priorities outlined by management.
• Lead long-range research and planning for proposed projects and future lab capability needs.
• Facilitate short-term STE allocation with emphasis on real time asset management.
• Assist in STE sustainment and critical components reviews to identify common failures, obsolete parts, high-risk/high-value components, and required action plans.
• Monitor activities and support resolution of complex production-related issues impacting STE readiness.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative action to reduce production inefficiencies.
• Serve as an alternate to STE FAST Integration Lead

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience working in test with Special Test Equipment (STE) for satellite production
• 3+ years' experience in analyzing data, performing trend analysis, and compiling reports
• 3+ years' experience translating data into an actionable plans and recommendations for implementation within the organization
• Experience working with electronics and/or mechanical systems in design fabrication and test
• Previous experience working with collective bargaining agreements and/or a union-represented workforce

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Active US Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience in a lead, supervisor, or manager role

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance Post Start and Special Program Access is required.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel

Up to 10% of the time

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.

Total Rewards

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: $119,000 - $161,000 USD

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 24, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.