Government Systems Test Program Manager

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Government Systems Test Program Manager to lead test program execution, manage scope, cost, and schedules, and ensure safety and quality across all phases.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering, leadership experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. The role is onsite in El Segundo with collaboration across multiple programs and partners.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• Leadership experience in cross-functional teams and test programs.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and scheduling.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (required).

Responsibilities

• Lead test program scope, schedule, cost, and design solutions with safe operations.
• Accountable for cost, schedule, quality, and safety in test operations.
• Partner with Program Managers, Customers and Suppliers to run test programs.
• Develop and integrate plans to ensure facilities, people, and tools readiness.
• Lead integration and test across programs with multi-site coordination.
• Review execution plans, adjust as needed, and monitor metrics.
• Support cost accounting and EVM including variance reporting.
• Promote safety and quality culture.

Skills

Leadership

EVM experience

Test program management

U.S. Citizenship

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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.

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 Test and Evaluation (BT&E) is currently seeking aGovernment Systems Test Program Manager to join the team inEl Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of test program work statement, commitments, and performance including scope, cost, schedules, implementation of the test requirements and their design solutions, and safe operations during all phases of the test program, and overall performance to plan metrics
• Accountable to BT&E Leadership for cost and schedule performance, quality and safety of the test operations,strategyand execution
• Partner with Program Managers, Customers and Suppliers to execute test programs and meet commitments
• Lead the strategy / plan for comprehensive virtual & physical integration and test architecture (for the Commercial/Proprietary Satellite Systems programs assigned)
• Develop and integrate strategic plans in partnership with BT&E Leadership and SMSProgram Leadership to plan and execute investments to ensure facilities, people, and tools are ready to support current and future SOW
• Leads successful approach for integration and test across all program efforts:
  • Enable early engagement and test planning with business partners
  • Provide multi-site, multi-product line integrated processes, capabilities aligned to BT&E Product Test Life Cycle and Lab Excellence
  • Enable common, re-usable qualification and production test methods
  • Drive commonality for satellite systems where possible
  • Lead global access to talent and core competency test and evaluation capability

• Review execution plans, making appropriate adjustments, and resolving issues. Developing and monitoring appropriate metrics to ensure performance to plan
• Perform Test Cost Account Management or Earned Value Management including establishing cost baseline, managing performance to plan, quarterly updates and variance reporting
• Active in support of a culture wherein Safety and Quality concerns are identified, assessed and actively managed as one element in the conduct of daily business

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment:

To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
• 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
• 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”
• Experience supporting cross-functional or cross-organizational teams within engineering and/or test
• Program experience including scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Project Management experience including identifying scope and requirements, then developing project plans and resourced schedules with execution to plan
• Experience in satellite system design and test
• Experience collecting, interpreting test data, and presenting test projects for Executives or Senior Leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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 (DFW) 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.

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: $151,300 - $204,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 26, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.