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Top Secret
$198,050 - $267,950
Unspecified
El Segundo, CA (On-Site/Office)
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.
National Programs is a portfolio of classified programs within Boeing Space Mission Systems within Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems. We are looking to hire a program Chief Engineer to support a program in this portfolio of programs. This position is based out of El Segundo, CA.
The program chief engineer will assure all technical aspects of a space program are executed properly including product definition, validation, software and systems engineering, design integration, test and evaluation, and certification for the Boeing team and all associated supplier work content. The Program Chief Engineer will also develop multi-disciplined skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes to deliver engineering for Space products through the lifecycle of the programs. The program chief engineers will also be direct reports to the National Programs Chief Engineer.
Position Responsibilities (lead a team executing these responsibilities):
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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 .
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 several 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: $198,050 - $267,950
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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.
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.
National Programs is a portfolio of classified programs within Boeing Space Mission Systems within Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems. We are looking to hire a program Chief Engineer to support a program in this portfolio of programs. This position is based out of El Segundo, CA.
The program chief engineer will assure all technical aspects of a space program are executed properly including product definition, validation, software and systems engineering, design integration, test and evaluation, and certification for the Boeing team and all associated supplier work content. The Program Chief Engineer will also develop multi-disciplined skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes to deliver engineering for Space products through the lifecycle of the programs. The program chief engineers will also be direct reports to the National Programs Chief Engineer.
Position Responsibilities (lead a team executing these responsibilities):
- Responsible for technical leadership, problem resolution, and engineering processes associated with executing program including systems level hardware design, subsystem production, factory assembly, integration, verification testing, on-orbit test, and sustainment
- Partners closely with Site Leadership, Program Managers, Capability Directors, and IPT leads to maintain consistent design and project direction, develop policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Assures the program is properly managing the technical baseline, Chair Engineering Review Boards (ERB), Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) boards
- Assures the programs are properly executing Technical Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Failure Review Boards (FRB) to drive rapid design and issue closure.
- Supports new business activities and leads engineering review for proposals.
- Supports product and technology insertion roadmaps from Strategic Plan (LRBP) across the program in support of affordability and competitiveness
- Partners closely with Program Manager and capability leads to enhance critical engineering skills and manage key personnel resources
- Mentors and coaches, engineers, IPT leads, managers, and technical leads
- Serves as senior technical interface to the customer and suppliers
- Implements and enforces engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools, and practices
- Drives successful integration of advanced technologies into a complex system with First Time Quality (FTQ)
- Implements Technical Independent Reviews (TIRs) and Non-Advocate Reviews (NARs) with approved personnel to ensure technical expertise across the enterprise is engaged as needed
- Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex, integrated programs.
- Experience in leading RCCA, engineering change proposals, requirement verification, gated process completion and product sell off.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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
- Minimum 10 years of experience with systems or software engineering on space-based systems
- Engineering management experience for all phases of a program life cycle from high development NRE through sustainment Experience with critical business and financial acumen including risk, issue, and opportunity management to drive performance.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams and large technical programs
- Deep knowledge of industry standards, regulatory compliance, and certification processes relevant to the company's products
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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 .
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 several 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: $198,050 - $267,950
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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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