Mission Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Mission Engineering Manager (SW) to lead a team of about 15 engineers in Mission Engineering and Flight Operations for a government satellite program. This on-site role requires a TS/SCI clearance and strong leadership skills to drive staff development and program success.

You will provide technical guidance, manage staffing and cost accounts, and engage with government customers while advancing mission assurance and system integrity for space

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph; US citizenship required.
• BS in Engineering, Engineering 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.
• At least one year of leadership experience or completed Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Flight Operations and/or Mission Engineering Manager in staffing and cost account management for a team of ~15 engineers.
• Develop, motivate and coach staff to ensure engagement and program success.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to Mission Engineering or Flight Operations teams for a satellite constellation.
• Manage special projects and taskers across the team.
• Lead the team through system anomaly and problem resolution processes.
• Assess technical status of critical activities and communicate to management.
• Perform quality checks to ensure processes and procedures are in place.
• Oversee creation and implementation of process improvements.
• Support development of organizational goals and strategy.
• Interface with external engineering organizations to share expertise and lessons learned.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Leadership

Spacecraft operations

Government customer interfacing

Engineering background

24/7 on-call rotation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

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.

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.

The Mission Engineering Manager (SW) is responsible for the overall safety and performance of the space vehicles flown out of the SW Facility. This position also manages approximately 15 Boeing direct reports and is responsible for hiring and performance management.

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

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the customer site.

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 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:

Boeingis 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.

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.

Summary Pay Range: $130,900 - $177,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 19, 2026

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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.

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.