Project Management Specialist, Space Programs

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Project Management Specialist to lead production planning and oversee space hardware development and delivery, coordinating across programs and support functions. This role focuses on capacity planning, risk management, Earned Value baselines, and cross-functional team leadership in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

On-site work and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with aerospace hardware.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in ambiguous and fast changing environments.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Production planning and execution oversight of space hardware.
• Coordinate with programs and support functions to optimize hardware production pipelines and deliveries.
• Plan required resources from engineering, operations, and supplier management to build cross functional unit level teams necessary to execute design, development, and delivery to programs.
• Perform capacity and throughput analysis across critical and/or shared resources
• Responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and risk management for space hardware from development through delivery.
• Develop and maintain Earned Value baselines and status performance to plan.
• Perform project startup and close-out activities, document lessons learned for incorporation into future project plans and hardware roadmaps.

Skills

Aerospace hardware experience

Ambiguous environments

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

Project management tools

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 Mission Systems (SMS) Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist to join our Common Products team in El Segundo, California.

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for production planning and execution oversight of space hardware.


• Coordinate with programs and support functions to optimize hardware production pipelines and deliveries.


• Plan required resources from engineering, operations, and supplier management to build cross functional unit level teams necessary to execute design, development, and delivery to programs.


• Perform capacity and throughput analysis across critical and/or shared resources


• Responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and risk management for space hardware from development through delivery.


• Develop and maintain Earned Value baselines and status performance to plan.


• Perform project startup and close-out activities, document lessons learned for incorporation into future project plans and hardware roadmaps.

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final Tier 5 Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with aerospace hardware


• Minimum 3 years of experience working in ambiguous and fast changing environments


• Minimum 2 years of experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science Degree


• A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or already in a Continuous Evaluation program


• Experience with production planning and scheduling systems


• Experience with space-grade requirements and hardware

Conflict of interest:

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

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

Travel:

Some travel may be required up to 10%

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.

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Summary pay range:

$81,600 - $110,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 05, 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. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program 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.