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Systems Engineering Manager | Operations

Herndon, Virginia Job ID JR2025445360 Category Engineering - Systems Post Date Feb. 20, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to support operations for the team in Herndon, VA.

ESG works with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies.  Our ground design and mission team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers.  The group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and operations of products in their relevant environments.

This manager will be a part of a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity projects. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to develop and implement department business and technical strategies, manage department resources, and provide oversight and approval on technical approaches, products, and processes.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages ground operations team across several disciplines including 24x7 mission critical positions.
  • Ensures team maintains training / certification to meet program requirements.
  • Develops and implements integrated departmental plans to ensure business, technical, and customer requirements are achieved.
  • Reviews implementation plans, execution, makes appropriate, adjustments, and resolves issues.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
  • Coaches, counsels, mentors and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance within their department.
  • Promotes employee recognition and builds a departmental culture that improves employee satisfaction and retains a skilled and motivated workforce.
  • Applies budget management principles and practices to manage multiple projects, processes and/or departmental units.
  • Monitors departmental financial metrics to support budgetary planning and to determine appropriate corrective actions.
  • Implements strategies to improve open and honest communication within the department. Communicates policies and directives to enhance employee awareness and clarify expectations.
  • Ensures engineering best practices are adopted in all processes and procedures implemented across the program.
  • The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
    • Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.
    • Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.
    • Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.
    • Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience with program management, engineering and/or operations.
  • 5+ years of experience working on satellite ground/spacecraft systems.
  • 3+ years of experience managing/leading an engineering, quality, or technical team.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Program/Project Management experience.
  • Experience with engineering best practices.
  • Experience working in or leading teams supporting 24x7 operations.
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
  • Master of Science in an engineering discipline.
  • Previous management experience. 
  • Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
  • Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
  • Previous experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams.
  • 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.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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: $147,050 - $198,950


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 07, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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). This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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