Senior Systems Engineering Manager

The Boeing Company; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company seeks a Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Level L) for its Space Mission Systems ESG in Seal Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team across programs, ensuring modern engineering practices and effective collaboration in a dynamic environment.

You will drive roadmaps, oversee staffing and skill mix, and maintain alignment with bid and proposal baselines while cultivating an inclusive, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience on space programs.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a multi-skilled, diverse team of systems engineers.
• Support parallel program development, interfacing with other teams.
• Drive alignment to the roadmap while reducing costs and increasing quality.
• Provide oversight for technical and cost baselines of proposals and bids.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 Space Mission Systems (SMS) Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is seeking a highly skilled professional to serve as a Senior Systems Engineering Manager (Level L) in either Seal Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA.

Our multi-disciplinary teamfocuses on rapid development to demonstrate a host of next-generation, mission-focused technologies, products and services for a variety of customers. Our group works in all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, architecture, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration. You will provide leadership and ensure modern, best practices across programs and product lines, in a highly dynamic, collaborative environment. Come innovate the future.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee and invest in a multi-skilled, diverse team of systems engineers
• Support parallel program development efforts, including interfacing with other teams
• Drive alignment to the roadmap vision, while automating to reduce operational costs and increasing quality
• Provide oversight for technical and cost baselines of proposals and bids for future architecture activities
• Manage resources, schedules, and staffing to execute concurrent programs
• Cultivate a culture of respect, transparency, excellence, inspiration, and fun
• Be accountable to ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix for the programs
• Review personnel performance, communicate and collaborate to develop talent

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 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

• This position requires an active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

• 5+ years of experience on space programs
• 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or management role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience leading fast paced development efforts with government customers
• Experience integrating multiple complex systems into customer-constrained architectures
• Solid understanding of staffing, cost, schedule, and RIO management
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams on multiple simultaneous program efforts
• Experience with agile development
• Control Account Manager experience
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven content for executive management and senior customers

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $181,900.00 - $246,100.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 09, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top 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.