Program Chief Engineer

Job Description

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We are seeking a Chief Engineer to support a proprietary program with Spacecraft and Ground Terminal domain expertise. The program supports new SV design/procurement, new Ground Terminal development and existing SV and Ground Terminal sustainment. The near term focus of the candidate will be to work with the System Engineering lead to identify/define the technical baseline, perform trade studies, and drive the design/layout of the next SV and Ground Terminal.

The selected individual will have the RAA for technical leadership, problem resolution, and engineering processes associated with developing flight hardware and software and ground hardware and software. This position is located in El Segundo CA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to the Systems Engineering and Segment IPTs to drive successful execution and completion of products.
• Identify problems before they become crises and resolve them effectively.
• Work closely with Program Managers, Capabilities Chief Engineers and Segment IPT leads to maintain consistent design and project direction, develop policies, procedures, and guidelines, and support the development of business and technical strategies for product improvement.
• Work closely with Program Managers and capability leads to enhance critical engineering skills and manage key personnel resources.
• Mentor and coach IPT leads, managers, and technical leads.
• Monitor and evaluate the program technical baseline.
• Chair Engineering Review Boards (ERB) and provide recommendations to the program office for actions presented at the Change Control Board (CCB). Chair and participate on Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Failure Review Boards (FRB). Work closely with the Program Chief Engineer and Segment IPT leads to achieve balanced cost, schedule, and technical decisions.
• Provide customer and consultant interface for technical information, anomaly resolution plans, questions, and actions
• Develop clear and concise presentation of complex technical issues and their associated resolution plans.
• Support all mission operational phases and lead anomaly resolution teams.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires an active U.S. TS Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• 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.
• 10 years in technical leadership or project management
• 10 years in spacecraft design, build, test

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• 20 years in aerospace
• 10 years of previous Chief engineer experience
• Space based and ground system communications experience

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD 15 years' related work experience, Master 18 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 .

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $186,150 - $251,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until April 6th, 2024.

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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.