Senior Manager - Mission Operation & Ground Systems Development

Boeing Company
El Segundo, CA, United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$212,500.0 - $287,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Systems Development Life Cycle

Job description

This Department Manager will provide day-to-day leadership for a functional organization with 120+ staff performing satellite mission operations and ground systems engineering supporting our Space Mission Systems business. This Department Manager will be responsible for setting the strategy, vision, and developing implementation plans to provide the people, processes and tools to execute system engineering work scope for our SMS satellite and ground business., * Manage employees and mid-level managers performing engineering and technical activities in the area of satellite mission operations and ground systems engineering across SMS programs.

  • Ensure appropriate skill mix of systems engineers are deployed across the portfolio.
  • Generate cost estimates and support new business proposal development efforts for the systems engineering work scope.
  • Develop and execute integrated organizational plans, policies and procedures and guide the development of business and technical strategies, goals, objectives.
  • Acquire resources for organizational activities, provide technical management oversight of mission operations and ground systems engineering work products and lead process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
  • Manage, develop and motivate employees and mid-level managers.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a background in satellite mission operations and ground system development as a technical lead. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have prior experience leading a highly skilled engineering workforce. This candidate will need to be an open and inclusive leader partnering with fellow department managers in SEIT, other engineering capabilities and program leadership., * This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required), or enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years.

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 5+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team
  • Product development and systems engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 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)
  • 10+ years of experience as a functional engineering manager
  • Experience across the entire lifecycle of satellite ground system development
  • Experience in the mission operations engineering and mission support for space systems
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners
  • Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust
  • Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes
  • Experience providing active mentorship and career guidance
  • Can up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members
  • Can gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process., Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Required, This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Post-Start is required.

Benefits & conditions

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: $212,500 - $287,500

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