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The candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems, the ability to work as part of a large team, and the ability to provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nResponsible for resources and execution on programs and new business activities by providing high-quality designs, engineering solutions, and products on time and under budget\nNew business support including overseeing conceptual designs, proposal generation, technical/schedule/cost trade studies, rough order of magnitude estimates (ROMs), and system studies\nDevelopment of payload systems engineering talent with superior knowledge of system drivers, capable of performing system trade studies, resolving issues, executing on programs, and generating winning proposals\nSupport efforts to achieve cost reduction targets, including achievement of product line cost reduction initiatives, development of new engineering innovations, and indirect expenditure reduction\nDevelop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports in the development of innovative strategy, product offerings, efficient development and execution of product design, integration, test, and verification\nSupport the development of the Spacecraft/Payload Technology Roadmaps\nSupport the simplification of internal processes\nSupport Knowledge Management efforts and improve information sharing/training among the different programs and projects\nAttract, retain, develop, and reward a motivated workforce\nThe 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:\nPrioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team\nInspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring\nBuilding and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders\nEnsuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known\nThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.\nBoeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):\n This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.\nBachelor 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\n5+ years of experience working on satellite or space-based communication systems\n5+ years of experience with digital payload analysis, development, and integration and test\n5+ years of experience leading proprietary payload verification and test\nCandidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering\n5+ years of experience in engineering leadership\nExcellent communications skills, verbal and written\nAbility to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners\nPrevious management experience\nAbility to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust\nLeadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes\nPrevious experience in leading, mentoring, and engaging individuals and teams\nExperience providing active mentorship and career guidance\nCan up-level existing team by hiring high performance talent, growing leaders and helping underperforming members\nCan gain trust of team and provide guidance for their careers\nConflict of Interest:\nSuccessful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.\nRelocation:\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.\nSecurity Clearance:\nThis position requires the applicant to submit to, and receive, a favorable U.S. Government security clearance. To obtain a security clearance, the applicant will be subject to an extensive background investigation which will require applicants to entail providing detailed information on their regarding education, employment, criminal records, foreign interests/contacts, illegal drug involvement, financial delinquencies, certain types of mental health treatment, alcohol-related incidents and counseling, military service, prior clearances and investigations, civil court actions, misuse of computer systems, subversive activities, and other information. Proceeding with the hiring process following an offer of employment will serve as the applicant’s acknowledgment and agreement to participate in this the U.S. Government security clearance 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.\nShift:\nThis position is for 1st shift.\nTotal Reward Summary:\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.\nPlease note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\nSummary Pay Range: $151,300 - $204,700\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. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.Safety Sensitive:\nThis is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. 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