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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Manager - **Company:** Boeing Company - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $181,900.0 - $246,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/08cc7195-25bb-4346-8a0b-4dc894415462 ## About the Role * 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., Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent, 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., 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) ## Description 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 team focuses 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 ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)