SMS Integrated Design Engineering Chief Engineer

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Space Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a Chief Engineer who will act as the technical authority for the Integrated Design Engineering (IDE) capability in El Segundo, California . In this role you will lead a team of subject matter experts to ensure technical integrity across a broad range of spacecraft products including electrical, mechanical, and RF components and subsystems. Accountabilities for this position also include resolution of hardware anomalies as well as root cause, containment and corrective action (RCCA) implementation throughout the product lifecycle. This position reports to the Director of the SMS Integrated Design Engineering capability and acts as the IDE technical representative at key design, safety and quality review boards.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Level 6: Typically, 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• 20+ years of engineering experience including spacecraft design, analysis, manufacturing and operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience with Boeing, government or industry hardware development and qualification standards
• Experience with application of anomaly resolution approaches such as RCCA (Root Cause, Containment, Corrective Action), “Fishbone”, and/or the BPSM (Boeing Problem Solving Method)
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
• This position requires an 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)

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating across programs, organizations and skills
• Experience with on-orbit anomaly resolution and verification of corrective actions.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills and history of representing technical positions at cross-functional review boards

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Product Chief Engineers and Technical Leads to ensure technical integrity, consistency, and readiness across structures, propulsion, power, harnesses, thermal, antenna systems, and passive microwave devices
• Oversee and prioritize anomaly response including containment, root cause analysis, corrective action definition, verification, and closure
• Collaborate across SMS program CEs, Mission Assurance, Quality, Manufacturing, and adjacent capabilities to resolve technical and production issues
• Maintain and drive RCCA processes and continuous improvement in problem solving (BPSM, Fishbone, etc.)
• Provide technical authority for qualification, flight-worthiness decisions, and readiness for shipment, fueling, containerization, and launch
• Represent IDE leadership at design reviews, Safety & Quality Review Boards, consent meetings, ERAs, and IRTs

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees