Boeing

Senior Manager - Mission Operation & Ground Systems Development

Boeing$212K — $287K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Tier 5 security clearance or entry into a Continuous Vetting program required.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in engineering projects or teams.
  • Expertise in product development and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of engineers in satellite mission operations and ground systems.
  • Deploy systems engineers effectively across various programs.
  • Generate cost estimates and develop business proposals for engineering projects.
  • Execute strategic plans and improve organizational processes.
  • Oversee development and quality of technical work products.
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and team members.
  • Mentor and develop mid-level managers and engineers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to enroll in various health insurance plans.
  • Options for retirement savings plans and disability insurance.
  • Programs for paid and unpaid time off.
  • Relocation assistance based on eligibility.
Full Job Description
Senior Manager - Mission Operation & Ground Systems Development

Boeing's Space Mission Systems (SMS) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Capability is seeking an experienced senior engineering leader to serve as the Senior Systems Engineering Manager for the Mission Operations and Ground Systems Department. This is an on-site role based out of El Segundo or Seal Beach, CA.

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.

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.

Position Responsibilities:
  • 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.


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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 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

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:
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.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

About Boeing

Insitu designs, develops, produces, and operates high-performance, cost-effective unmanned aircraft systems. The company’s focus is to deliver ISR information to their customers that are located all over the world, whether on land or at sea. To meet new operational needs and address the global market, they have introduced scores of game-changing technologies that have improved imagery and exploitation, operational security, training, airspace safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability. They are fully backed by their parent company, The Boeing Company, and its 95+ years of world-renowned innovation, delivery, performance and value. Insitu Pacific, the company’s Australia-based affiliate, was established to serve the unique needs of the Asia-Pacific region. Insitu also maintains a strong network of partners and suppliers, allowing them to provide specialized, in-country support for any region in the world. Insitu was founded in 1994 and is based in Bingen, Washington, United States.

Boeing Careers

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