Program Chief Engineer (Lead or Senior) - Sys Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces
About The Position
The Boeing Space & Mission Systems Chief Engineering Department is hiring a Program Chief Engineer at the Lead or Senior level to support a program in the National Programs portfolio of classified programs. The position provides technical leadership across proprietary satellite programs, assuring engineering quality throughout design, build, delivery, issue and risk management. The role will help establish an engineering center of excellence for a future portfolio of proprietary satellite products. The Program Chief Engineer is accountable for the technical execution of the space program, including product definition, validation, software and systems engineering, design integration, test and evaluation, and certification for Boeing and supplier work. The role also develops multidisciplinary skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes for delivering space-product engineering throughout program lifecycles. The position reports directly to the National Programs Chief Engineer. This position is expected to be 100% onsite in El Segundo, California. Relocation is available subject to eligibility. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and program access; U.S. citizenship is required for program access. Candidates must also meet the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science; equivalent education is also referenced in the posting.
- At least 10 years of experience in space systems development.
- At least 14 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
- Ability to obtain a Tier 5 security investigation and program access; U.S. citizenship is required for program access.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
- Meet the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
- Work onsite at the El Segundo, California location.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Nice To Haves
- Current Tier 5 security investigation or active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong communication, adaptability, decision-making, customer focus, integrated systems, engineering analysis, and requirements/tracing skills.
- For the Senior (Level 6) level: typically 20 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, including internal and external resources and customers.
- Develop statements of work to satisfy research and development, ongoing, and new business requirements.
- Develop new and follow-on concepts to expand product or service lines; anticipate change and proactively organize processes and resources.
- Identify performance metrics and ensure the team completes work and project breakdown structures, schedules, and resource loading.
- Develop and communicate responsibility, authority, and accountability to define team members' roles and responsibilities.
- Develop, maintain, and distribute the team organization chart as needed.
- Lead project execution to complete the work statement.
- Plan, identify, and coordinate resources required over the life of the project or program.
- Incorporate lessons learned into strategic process improvements.
- Prepare and present outcomes, assessments, and corrective-action initiatives to Boeing management.
- Assure technical execution of program activities, including product definition, validation, software and systems engineering, design integration, test and evaluation, and certification for Boeing and supplier work.
- Develop multidisciplinary skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes for engineering space products throughout program lifecycles.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Health insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Health savings accounts.
- Retirement savings plans.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
