Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership across end-to-end space communications programs in El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA. You will shape system designs, drive integration, and ensure cost, schedule and risk are optimal for government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include leading TRRs/FRBs, defining long-term engineering strategy, supporting proposals, and mentoring a high-performing team to deliver

Qualifications

• U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
• 10+ years of experience in communication/systems engineering.
• 10+ years of experience designing space communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for communications systems programs, including hardware design, production, integration, testing and sustainment.
• Understand government and commercial comms requirements and system integration.
• Collaborate with leadership and IPTs to maintain design direction and guidelines.
• Ensure TRRs and FRBs are executed to drive rapid design closure.
• Develop long-term strategy for communications systems engineering and affordability.
• Lead proposals and ERA activities for new business opportunities.
• Influence technology roadmaps and proposal success to maintain market leadership.
• Mentor a high-performing engineering team delivering space communication capabilities.
• Enhance core communication systems skills across programs and manage key personnel resources.
• Implement engineering excellence in processes, tools, and practices.
• Drive integration of advanced technologies with First Time Quality.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Composite team mentorship

Education

BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Non-US equivalent qualifications allowed

Job description

Position

Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems (SMS) Division, is seeking a Space Missions Systems Communications Systems Chief Engineer to join our team in El Segundo or Seal Beach, California Boeing Space Mission Systems (SMS) is the unmanned space group within Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems. SMS has a long history of developing and deploying communications systems for our government and commercial Customers. We are looking to hire a Communications Systems Chief Engineer responsible for technical oversight of this portfolio of programs. The Communications Systems Chief Engineer will work to shape end-to-end communications solutions including how the different systems integrate with each other. The Comm Systems CE will then with work the program design team to assure we are offering the optimal solutions across cost, technical, schedule and risk for our Customers. The Comm Systems CE will also work with programs to assure all technical aspects are executed properly including product definition, validation, software and systems engineering, design integration, test and evaluation, and certification for the Boeing team and all associated supplier work content.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed locations.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical leadership, problem resolution, and engineering processes associated with executing Communication Systems programs including comm systems level hardware design, subsystem production, factory assembly, integration, verification testing, on-orbit test, and sustainment
• Responsible for understanding how the government and commercial communications systems requirements, how these systems operate and how these systems integrate together
• Partners closely with Site Leadership, Program Managers, Capability Directors, Business Chief Engineers and IPT leads to maintain consistent design and project direction, develop policies, procedures, and guidelines related to Communication Systems
• Assures the programs are properly executing Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Failure Review Boards (FRB) to drive rapid design and issue closure for Communication Systems
• Develops and executes the Communication Systems Engineering long term strategy to drive engineering discriminators on these key programs while demonstrating long term affordability
• Supports new business activities and leads engineering review assessments (ERAs) for proposals
• Influence program strategy, technology roadmaps, and proposal success to keep Boeing SMS at the forefront of space communications
• Derives Communication Systems product and technology insertion roadmaps from Strategic Plan (LRBP) across the programs in support of affordability and competitiveness
• Leads and mentors a high-performing engineering team delivering mission-critical space communication capabilities to government customers
• Partners closely with Program Managers and capability leads to enhance critical Communication Systems engineering skills and manage key personnel resources
• Implements and enforces engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools, and practices
• Drives successful integration of advanced technologies into a complex communication system with First Time Quality (FTQ)
• Implements Technical Independent Reviews (TIRs) and Non-Advocate Reviews (NARs) with approved personnel to ensure technical expertise across the enterprise is engaged as needed

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (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
• 10+ years of experience in communication/systems engineering
• 10+ years of experience designing space communication systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelors or higher in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience leading engineering teams

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

Typical Education/Experienced: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Pay and 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: $210,800 - $285,200

Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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