Mission Engineering Manager

Boeing; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company invites applications for a Mission Engineering Manager in Las Cruces, NM. You will lead a team of ~15 engineers under our GSO program, supporting flight operations and mission engineering for a satellite constellation, while ensuring staffing, performance development, and cost management.

We seek a strong leader with spacecraft ops/engineering experience and a TS/SCI clearance. A BS in engineering or related field is required, plus 1+ year of leadership experience or

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph.
• BS degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, CS, Data Science, Math, Physics or related field.
• Experience in spacecraft operations/engineering and 5+ years with government customers.
• At least 1 year in a leadership role or completion of BoeingLeadership course.

Responsibilities

• Support program flight operations and mission engineering management for a team of ~15 engineers.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for a customer satellite constellation.
• Manage staffing, cost accounts, and Performance evaluations.
• Lead process improvements and interfacing with external engineering organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Systems engineering

Communication skills

On-call rotation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Earned Value Management

Cost accounting

Job description

Mission Engineering Manager

Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) is seeking a Mission Engineering Manager with a strong background in Operations & Mission Engineering to join our Government Systems Operations (GSO) team in Las Cruces, NM.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the Program Flight Operations and/or Mission Engineering Manager in functional and personnel management of a team of approximately 15 engineers, to include staffing and cost account management
• Managing, developing, and motivating employees through Performance evaluations, performance development and career coaching so that personnel are fully engaged and committed to program success
• Provide technical guidance, oversight, and leadership to the Mission Engineering or Flight Operations team for a customer satellite constellation
• Manage special projects and taskers
• Lead the team through system anomaly and problem resolution processes
• Assess technical status of critical engineering activities and milestones to program and customer management
• Perform quality control checks across Engineering or Operations, ensuring necessary processes and procedures are in place
• Oversee the creation and implementation of Process Improvements across the team
• Support development of organizational goals and strategy
• Interface with multiple external engineering organizations, sharing expertise and lessons learned

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.).
• 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
• Willing to support a 24/7 on-call rotation environment
• Spacecraft operations and/or engineering experience 5+ years of experience in the intelligence community interfacing with government customers
• 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”

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Current or former team lead, chief engineer, or other leadership role/s in the GSO organization
• 2+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
• Experience with cost account management and/or earned value management
• Experience interfacing with US Government operations customers
• Experience leading a team at a government client location
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust
• Experience gaining trust of team and provide guidance for their careers

Conflict of Interest

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

Relocation

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

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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

Total Reward Summary

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. Summary Pay Range: $130,900 - $177,100. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Export Control Requirement

Export Control Requirement: Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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. EEO is the law

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