Hardware Engineering Manager

Employer description

Hardware Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the development and sustainment of Special Test Equipment (STE) in El Segundo, CA, supporting Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) Space Mission Systems (SMS) programs.

 

As one of the world’s leading aerospace companies, The Boeing Company is committed to designing, developing, and delivering advanced products and capabilities that support commercial aviation, national defense, human space exploration, and satellite communications. Joining Boeing provides an opportunity to contribute to complex, mission-critical systems while working alongside talented engineers, technical leaders, and industry experts who are shaping the future of aerospace.

 

The selected candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development, integration, verification, and sustainment of Bus and Payload Test Systems supporting aerospace and space-based communication programs. The team includes electrical, electronics, RF, mechanical, and power engineering expertise.

 

As the Hardware Engineering Manager, this leader will be responsible for employee development, team building, workforce planning, engineering execution, and continuous process improvement. The manager will partner with senior managers, senior engineers, program leadership, and cross-functional organizations to deliver high-quality test systems on schedule and within budget while improving first-time quality and reducing rework.

 

Position Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical, electronics, RF, mechanical, and power system engineersProvide technical direction and ensure disciplined execution of hardware development activitiesPlan staffing, assign work, and balance engineering resources across concurrent program effortsEstablish and maintain engineering processes, standards, and best practicesSupport senior technical leaders and senior managers throughout the hardware development lifecycles, including:Requirements definitionArchitecture and designModeling and analysisCircuit and board-level developmentRF and power system designPrototyping and integrationVerification, validation, and qualificationProduction transition and sustainmentReview technical proposals, designs, analyses, test plans, and engineering documentationPromote robust design practices, including design for manufacturability, reliability, maintainability, safety, and testabilityCoordinate cross-functional technical decisions with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supply-chain organizationsSupport hiring, workforce planning, performance management, and succession planningFoster a culture of engineering excellence, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvementCommunicate status, risks, opportunities, issues and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and program stakeholdersEnsure compliance with applicable company procedures, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer commitments 

Success measures:

Strong employee engagement, retention, and professional developmentMeasurable improvements in engineering processes, productivity, product/technical qualityReduction in engineering rework and nonconformancesMeasurable improvements in engineering processes, productivity, and product/technical quality and reduced reworkSuccessful completion of design reviews, verification activities, and production transitionsClear identification and mitigation of technical and program risksConsistent compliance with engineering processes, quality requirements, and customer expectationsStrong stakeholder satisfaction and clear alignment between engineering outputs and business objectives 

Boeing 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.

 

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is requiredBachelor 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 statementCandidates 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”3+ years of experience with radio frequency (RF), modems, wireless, and advanced communications systems3+ years of experience with bus and payload systems, power engineering, or Special Test Equipment (STEs)3+ years of experience working with test systems development projects for satellite or space-based communication programsExperience working cross-functionally with engineering, test, program office, and support organizationsWilling and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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)5+ years of experience as a Lead Hardware Engineer and/or in a leadership roleExperience leading a multidisciplinary hardware engineering teamExperience leading or supporting the development of test systems, STEs, for aerospaceExperience with Project Management in the aerospace industryExperience with satellite, spacecraft, aerospace, or space-based communication programsExperience in electronics and designExperience performing systems engineering activities in full systems engineering lifecycleExperience working with flight hardware development programsExperience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (i.e. Teamcenter Systems Engineering, Cameo, etc.) 

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 (DFW) 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.

 

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support mission objectives.

 

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: $151,300 - $204,700

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. Top 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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