Test and Evaluation Senior Manager and Capability Leader

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Test and Evaluation Senior Manager and Capability Leader to drive the Space Systems Verification and Test Enterprise Capability. You will lead cross-site teams across El Segundo, Huntsville, Kennedy Space Center, and more to mature the capability and ensure first-time quality.

Requires 10+ years in test/engineering leadership, advanced engineering degree, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in engineering, computer science, physics or chemistry.
• 10+ years of experience in test and/or engineering leadership.
• Experience with satellite products or space flight hardware.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Space Systems Verification and Test Capability.
• Develop capability strategy including asset and capacity management.
• Maintain program situational awareness and drive root-cause corrective actions.
• Foster relationships with executive level partners and site program management.
• Provide effective Laboratory Test Operations and MBSE/Data Analytics innovation.

Skills

Test leadership

Engineering leadership

Model Based Engineering

Model Based Systems Engineering

Data analytics AI

Cross-site collaboration

Lab test operations

Space hardware knowledge

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in engineering/CS/physics

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.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Test and Evaluation Senior Manager and Capability Leader to serve as the Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Space Systems Verification and Test Enterprise Capability Leader (ECL). This role will be in El Segundo, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and mature the Space Systems Verification and Test Capability
• Support test activities across the Boeing Enterprise, including: (1) El Segundo, CA; (2) Huntsville, AL; (3) New Orleans, LA; (4) Kennedy Space Center, FL; (5) Taft, CA; Supplier Sites
• Be accountable to the BT&E Space Integrated Test Leader (Senior Director), T&E Directors and Senior Management and have responsibility to (1) develop and manage the capability strategy which includes asset and capacity management, work placement, best practices, common processes, tools, and functional excellence; (2) maintain program situational awareness and respond to issues, requests for help and root cause-corrective action solutions across the enterprise; and (3) leverage cross-capability integration of similar capabilities across Boeing
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with Executive Level & Senior Manager Site & Program management, internal and external partners and BT&E direct reports and peers
• Provide effective and efficient Laboratory Test Operations
• Lead test approach strategies in the areas Model Based Engineering, including the use of hardware virtualization, Model Based Systems Engineering, and Data Analytics/AI innovations
• Foster a team culture of First Time Quality and a "Go 4 Zero" attitude towards Safety and leverage all Boeing Values & Behaviors to support the execution of Test Statement of Work directly aligned to BT&E and Boeing Business Unit Partner Priorities
• Achieve a high level of satisfaction with our BDS business partners
• Lead the Boeing team to achieve a high level of employee engagement

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 10+ years of experience in test and/or engineering leadership

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working with satellite products or space flight hardware
• Current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required)
• Engineering test and/or test strategy experience
• Laboratory test operations experience
• Experience with Model Based Engineering
• Experience with Systems Engineering

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate 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: $202,300-$273,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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. Top Secret/SCI 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.