Test and Systems Engineering Manager

Boeing; United States; On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Defense ESG at Kennedy Space Center, FL is seeking a Test and Systems Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead a high‑impact, on‑site team delivering critical aerospace engineering programs with government customers.

You will define staffing, develop processes, and drive technical excellence while partnering with program management to ensure safety, performance, and producibility across the ESG portfolio in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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 /SCI 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.)
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering role
• 3+ years of aerospace engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Direct management of employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of fluid systems operations, launch and recovery engineering functions
• Define, staff, develop and sustain the ESG Test and STE capability at Kennedy Space Center. Build the operational personnel requirement, systems procedures, personnel training and maintain certifications.
• Lead the development and maintenance of common processes, tools and standards and implement Boeing best practices from across the company
• Build a culture of technical excellence and first-time quality and uses metrics to set and meet goals.
• Provide oversight of technical design reviews and trade studies to ensure products meet performance, safety, producibility, ergonomic, maintainability, and reliability requirements and factors.
• Drive continuous improvement culture and lead process improvements and Lean+ projects
• Partner closely with site ESG Program Management and other leaders to ensure executability of new changes and proposals
• Drive performance to plan for ESG engineering products as Control Account Manager (CAM) and supports the ESG Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

Skills

Leadership experience

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

The Boeing Defense (BDS), Security, Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) has an exciting opportunity for an innovative, highly motivated, people focused, and growth motivated Test and SystemsEngineering Manager (Level K) to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains and is a fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which recently landed from its seventh and most ambitious flight yet. This position is 100% onsite at Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Position Responsibilities:

• Direct management of employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of fluid systems operations, launch and recovery engineering functions
• Define, staff, develop and sustain the ESG Test and STE capability at Kennedy Space Center. Build the operational personnel requirement, systems procedures, personnel training and maintain certifications.
• Lead the development and maintenance of common processes, tools and standards and implement Boeing best practices from across the company
• Build a culture of technical excellence and first-time quality and uses metrics to set and meet goals.
• Provide oversight of technical design reviews and trade studies to ensure products meet performance, safety, producibility, ergonomic, maintainability, and reliability requirements and factors.
• Drive continuous improvement culture and lead process improvements and Lean+ projects
• Partner closely with site ESG Program Management and other leaders to ensure executability of new changes and proposals
• Drive performance to plan for ESG engineering products as Control Account Manager (CAM) and supports the ESG Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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 /SCI 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.)
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering role
• 3+ years of aerospace engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience defining and building a new engineering team
• Experience as a spacecraft operational Test engineering inclusive of Test Conductor and Test Director roles.
• Experience as a lead engineer
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative, respectful, and innovative environment taking steps to improve the value stream
• MRB certification and/or an understanding of non-conforming product review procedures
• Experience with production systems such as Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Teamcenter Product Data Management (PDM), and Unigraphics (UG)

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.

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: $141,100.00 - $190,900.00

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

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)

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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.

Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems for customers worldwide.

Aviation & Aerospace

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

Total funding $39.2B Post IPO Debt

Team growth

Momentum

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Culture & values

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Career opportunities

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Compensation & benefits 3.9

Capital

Funding history

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Aug 2025

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May 2024

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