Senior Mission Systems (MS) Engineering Manager | P-8A

Senior Mission Systems (MS) Engineering Manager | P-8A

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) P-8A Poseidon Program is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, and inclusive Senior Mission Systems (MS) Engineering Manager to lead the P-8A Mission Systems engineering team from Tukwila, WA.

The Senior Mission Systems Engineering Manager will oversee the team responsible for development, analysis, integration, test, certification, and production support for Flight Deck Avionics, Communications & Navigation, Mission Computing & Displays, Sensors, and Armament. This role will support P-8 development and production for both domestic and international customers.  This role will report to the Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B) Mission Systems and Labs capability leader and will closely coordinate with the P-8A Chief Program Engineer and the P-8A Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT) leader and will lead the teams located in Tukwila and Kent, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage Mission Systems employees performing engineering and technical activities in support of P-8 production, delivery, and development efforts.
• Perform Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management; develop and execute integrated plans, policies, processes, and procedures for Mission Systems.
• Interface with BDS Mission Systems leadership and other teams across the enterprise to ensure proper project planning collaboration and implementation, fulfillment of assistance needs, and incorporation of lessons learned.
• Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports.
• Manage, motivate, coach, and develop employees; acquire new resources for organizational activities.
• Support study contracts, IRAD, and new business proposal campaigns.
• Provide technical management of suppliers.
• 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 the 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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

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.
• 5+ years of experience leading and partnering with cross-functional teams, involving key stakeholder relationship management.
• 5+ years of experience working within a fast-paced team environment, which required strong communication skills to frequently interact with leadership or internal and external customer representatives.
• 5+ years of experience in a management position.
• Experience with schedule and budget management, integration of all logistics elements, customer communication, as well as understanding of execution of program planning to ensure cost, schedule, and technical baseline requirements are met.
• Earned Value Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience and knowledge of Mission Systems.
• Prior experience and knowledge of P-8.
• Prior experience and knowledge of airworthiness certification processes.
• Experience with engineering integration on production and development programs.
• Experience building an organizational talent pipeline in engineering.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners.
• Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.
• Leadership skills to lead and influence positive outcomes.
• 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.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $212,500 - $287,500

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This 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:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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