Senior Project Management Specialist - Space Electronics Programs

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) seeks a Senior Program Management Specialist (Level 5) for the Space Electronics Programs team in El Segundo, CA. The role emphasizes strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive risk management.

Responsibilities include leading project architecture, integrating interfaces, and coordinating program metrics to drive execution and adoption of best practices. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and/or maintaining integrated schedules.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data, creating reports, and presenting results.
• 3+ years of experience working with the planning & scheduling processes, cost analysis, and EVMS.
• 3+ years of experience performing in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Leads development of the project architecture and top level plans for a project.
• Identifies key program level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers.
• Facilitates the resolution of project issues.
• Supports the program manager in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics.
• Integrates the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices.
• Implements customer and program communication and contact plans.

Skills

Integrated schedules

Data analysis

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Space electronics

Integrated schedules scope

EVM leadership

SLS electronics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

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) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Management Specialist (Level 5) to join the Space Electronics Programs team in El Segundo, CA!

Strong communication and organizational skills are critical to success in this position, along with the ability to build strong relationships, collaborate in a cross-functional environment, and utilize problem-solving skills to proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads development of the project architecture and top level plans for a project.
• Identifies key program level horizontal and vertical integration interfaces between major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers.
• Facilitates the resolution of project issues.
• Supports the program manager in leading program execution by coordinating program metrics.
• Integrates the implementation of the Program Management Best Practices.
• Implements customer and program communication and contact plans.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of experience developing and/or maintaining integrated schedules
• 5+ years of experience analyzing data, creating reports, and presenting results
• 3+ years of experience working with the planning & scheduling processes, cost analysis, and EVMS
• 3+ years of experience performing in a leadership role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Technical manufacturing experience in the field of Digital/Power and RF electronics in a space environment
• Experience in creating integrated schedules encompassing design, manufacturing, equipment and resource requirements
• Experience leading a team who executed government required Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with Space Launch System (SLS) electronics

Conflict of interest

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

Travel

Some travel may be required up to 10%

Shift

1st Shift

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 & Pay Transparency

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: $168,300 - $227,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 12, 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 an 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)

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.