Intelligence Systems Senior Electrical Engineering Manager, CSEL

Boeing•Huntington Beach, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing is seeking an Intelligence Systems Senior Electrical Engineering Manager in Huntington Beach, California to support the Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) program within Ground and Mission Operations, part of Intelligence Systems in SI&WS. This position will serve as a functional engineering manager and technical leader, providing direct program support to CSEL while also managing and developing engineers with similar functional backgrounds across CSEL and other Intelligence Systems programs. This role will guide a team of engineers supporting program execution, sustainment, modernization, software/hardware integration, cybersecurity-related efforts, proposal development, and technical problem resolution. The selected candidate will work closely with program leadership, technical leads, customers, and suppliers to ensure successful execution and long-term mission support. The CSEL program provides mission-critical combat search and rescue capabilities and includes systems engineering, logistics, software maintenance, information assurance, production engineering, and sustainment support. This role will help ensure technical excellence, workforce development, and continued program success across the broader capability area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or related technical field.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams through all phases of development, sustainment, and support
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, teammates, and program leadership
Experience collaborating cross-functionally across multiple organizations and functions
Strong knowledge of systems engineering, hardware/software integration, and lifecycle/process tools
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams supporting complex DoD or Intelligence Community programs
Proven experience developing employees and managing staffing needs in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple concurrent programs, projects, or product lines
Experience in program sustainment, logistics, production support, or engineering support environments
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Must 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.

Nice To Haves

Typical minimum of 15 years of experience in an engineering or technical discipline, with 4+ years of management experience
Advanced technical degree
Background in cybersecurity, information assurance, or cyber-related mission support
Experience supporting secure communications, encryption, mission systems, or protected data environments
Experience with risk management and root cause corrective action (RCCA)
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost/schedule performance tracking, or CAM-like responsibilities
Experience with proposals, capture, and development of technical content
Experience leading or supporting modernization efforts for fielded systems
Experience with product sustainment, software maintenance, and production engineering
Familiarity with military communications systems and/or command and control systems
Experience managing engineering teams in both functional and programmatic structures
Ability to support growth strategies and technical roadmaps for mission-critical programs

Responsibilities

Manage, develop, and motivate a team of engineers supporting CSEL and other Intelligence Systems programs
Provide functional oversight for engineering staff performing day-to-day technical and program support across multiple programs
Support talent management, including hiring, mentoring, development, and career growth
Ensure workforce planning, staffing, and retention needs are aligned to program demands and broader functional capability needs
Identify skill gaps and work cross-functionally to develop training and growth opportunities
Maintain visibility into team performance, development plans, and future capability needs
Partner with program and technical leadership to ensure adequate engineering support for current and future needs across the capability
Support the technical execution of employees by providing guidance, tools, approaches, and subject matter support to define products, manage risks and opportunities, and resolve issues
Ensure technical integrity and engineering excellence across supported program activities
Establish and sustain a culture of proactive technical oversight, disciplined execution, and rapid issue resolution
Oversee and contribute to proposal technical content and new business support related to CSEL and other Intelligence Systems efforts as applicable
Support short-term execution oversight for critical projects, issue resolution, and program support needs
Interface with customers, suppliers, and program leadership on technical, schedule, and performance matters
Coordinate with functional and program leads to ensure requirements, plans, and resources are aligned for successful execution
Support modernization, technology insertion, and business growth efforts for the CSEL program and related Intelligence Systems capabilities
Help shape technical roadmaps aligned to future mission needs, including cybersecurity and information assurance priorities
Partner with business development and technical leadership to support future pursuits, investments, and product evolution
Provide input to strategies that improve mission effectiveness, sustainment, and long-term competitiveness
Support development and execution of integrated departmental plans, policies, procedures, and processes
Define and implement engineering best practices, metrics, and monitoring approaches
Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives and lean execution efforts
Share best practices and lessons learned across the engineering team
Ensure effective communication and coordination across functional, programmatic, and technical stakeholders