Senior SEIT Systems Engineering Manager

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation offered

Drug Free Workplace

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

Job summary

Boeing in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager (L-Level) to lead a high-performance SEIT team onsite. You will steer cross-functional activities with customers, suppliers, and program management to meet technical milestones and program requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership of 15–20 SEIT engineers, functional governance, staffing, and robust training plans. Requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (US citizenship required).
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of 15–20 SEIT engineers and manage their performance.
• Plan, cost, schedule, and risk management for SEIT scope.
• Coordinate with IPT and ensure milestones are met.

Skills

U.S. citizenship required

Security clearance

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

Job Description
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Job Description
The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager (L-Level) to lead a team of SEIT engineers in El Segundo, CA.

You will be a leader of a high performance SEIT team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, integration and test engineers and senior technologists. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems, the ability to work as part of a large team, and the ability to provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates.

The successful candidate will develop and efficiently execute a set of integrated SEIT plans and technical artifacts that will enable the program to meet the technical performance parameters and mission success. The position will have both functional and program execution responsibilities.

Program Execution responsibilities include:

• Plan and manage SEIT work scope (technical, cost, schedule, and risk)
• Actively manage the IPT to drive decisions, design development and requirements to ensure program milestones are met
• Actively manage the IPT cost and schedule performance per baseline plan
• Provide headcount variance and milestones status as appropriate for weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting to program and ensure visibility to Management where appropriate to deal with systematic issues
• Address IPT level earned value and compile/manage scope growth that deviates from the baseline
• Support Quarterly EAC process and review impacts with program and functional management
• Resolve technical issues in a timely manner and per schedule commitment
• Close out action items per schedule commitment
• Report program risks, seek opportunities to save cost/reduce schedule, and contribute to a positive and effective work environment.
• Interface with diverse program and customer teams

Functional Management Responsibilities include:

• Provide Functional Leadership to a group of 15-20 SEIT engineers
• Coach, counsel, mentor and provide developmental opportunities for employees
• Perform employee performance management, hiring, retention, awards/recognition, and goal setting
• Execute critical program staffing and redeployment activities
• Development and execution of a robust training and development plan
• Development of employee engagement activities to motivate and engage the workforce
• Manage and enforce critical SEIT processes and standards

This position is expected to be 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. 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
• Experience in Space Systems and working with multi-discipline teams
• 5+ years of experience leading multi-disciplined complex engineering projects and teams across multiple organizations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with Satellite Systems Engineering Processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Summary pay range: $181,900 - $246,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 20, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.