Senior Manager, Propulsion Test, Launch and Recovery

Boeing•Kennedy Space Center, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems Division is seeking a Senior Manager, Propulsion Test, Launch and Recovery within the Experimental Systems Group. The position aligns with the SI&WS Production, Test and Launch Engineering Capability and is deployed to the ESG program at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is 100% onsite. The role is responsible for propulsion systems testing and loading, launch integration including day-of-launch operations, and recovery operations to secure the system, prepare it for transport, and return it to the major repair and refurbishment facility. It delivers engineering support for hardware build, integration, test, launch processing, mission readiness, and product support. The manager develops and deploys multidisciplinary skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes for integration, test, launch, and recovery; collaborates across SI&WS programs to optimize resources and address skill gaps; partners with IPT leadership to manage the Cost Account for the contract Statement of Work; and establishes functional standards, processes, tools, talent practices, and workforce strategies. The successful candidate is expected to combine technical engineering capability with people leadership: developing talent and high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and clear communication, supporting a strong quality and safety culture, and exercising accountability, sound judgment, and change leadership. An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance is required; candidates must also be willing and able to obtain a Tier 5 investigation or enter a Continuous Evaluation program, and must be able to obtain access to a NASA Center. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. The position must also meet U.S. export-control requirements, for which a U.S. Person is required. The employer will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not contingent upon program award and is not safety sensitive.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
At least 1 year of experience participating in or leading propulsion testing and loading operations.
At least 2 years of experience in engineering leadership as a manager, temporary manager, and/or team lead.
At least 3 years of experience in a production or factory environment.
Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
Willingness and ability to obtain a Tier 5 investigation, formerly known as an SSBI, or agree to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
Ability to obtain access to a NASA Center.
U.S. Person status to meet U.S. export-control requirements; U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance.
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Must live in the immediate area or relocate at personal expense; relocation assistance is not negotiable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cost account management and participation in program reviews.
Experience in launch integration or recovery operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop people through guidance, mentorship, performance coaching, and career development.
Strong communication and active listening skills, including fostering open dialogue, psychological safety, and stakeholder engagement across a global organization.
Experience with reusable space systems.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to navigate organizational complexity and align cross-functional stakeholders around shared priorities.
Ability to quickly make sense of complex issues, respond effectively to ambiguity, communicate clearly, and elevate help when needed.
A leadership style that motivates people and inspires excellence and innovation.
Ability to build trust through openness, honesty, consistency, and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
Ability to create an inclusive, transparent, and trusting environment.

Responsibilities

Lead propulsion systems testing and loading operations.
Lead launch integration, including day-of-launch operations.
Lead recovery operations to secure the system, prepare it for transport, and return it to the major repair and refurbishment facility.
Deliver engineering support for hardware build, integration, test, launch processing, mission readiness, and product support.
Develop and deploy multidisciplinary skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes for engineering execution across integration, test, launch, and recovery.
Drive functional collaboration across SI&WS programs to optimize resource utilization, mitigate critical skill gaps, and support safety, quality, and program performance.
Collaborate with IPT leadership to manage the Cost Account for the contract Statement of Work.
Establish and sustain functional excellence standards, processes, tools, talent management practices, and workforce strategies that support program execution.
Develop engineering employees through mentorship, stretch opportunities, career growth, and talent development.
Promote collaboration, clear communication, inclusive perspectives, and a quality and safety culture.
Lead with accountability and a bias for action, manage complexity, adapt under pressure, drive process improvements, and deliver measurable results.