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This role plays a critical leadership role across multiple proprietary Space Mission Systems (SMS) satellite programs assuring quality engineering in design, build, delivery, issue and risk management of space systems. This chief engineering position sets the vision and implements the strategies for creating an engineering center of excellence for a future proprietary portfolio of satellite products. 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.\nThe 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\nPosition Responsibilities:\nProvides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.\nDevelops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements.\nDevelops new and follow on concepts that will expand product or services lines. Anticipates change and organizes processes and resources to proactively respond.\nIdentifies performance metrics and ensures that work and project breakdown structure (WBS/PBS), schedule and resource loading is completed by the team.\nDevelops and communicates responsibility authority accountability (RAA) to define team members' roles and responsibilities.\nDevelops, maintains and distributes team organization chart as needed. Leads project execution to complete the work statement.\nIdentifies performance metrics. Plans, identifies and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.\nIncorporates lessons learned into strategic process improvements. Prepares and presents outcomes, assessments and corrective action initiatives to Boeing management.\nWorks independently.\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo, CA location.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) - Current Pre-Start, and requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.\nBachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.\n10+ years’ experience in space systems development.\n14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):\nCurrent Tier 5 security investigation or active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance.\nExperience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.\nStrong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset.\nLevel 6 (Senior): Typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.\nConflict of Interest: \nSuccessful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.\nDrug Free Workplace:\nBoeing 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.\nRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.\nPay & Benefits:\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range (Lead - Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200\nSummary Pay Range (Senior- Level 6): $210,800 - $285,200\nLanguage Requirements:\nNot ApplicableEducation:\nBachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:\nThis position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. 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