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Systems Engineering Manager

Boeing logoBoeing$141,100–$204,700/yrSeal Beach, CA, United StatesFull timePosted 1w ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person
  • Top Secret clearance

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This posting states $141k–$205k a year. Open systems engineer jobs in California post a median of $160k a year, the middle half $141k–$183k, across 217 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

Systems Engineering Manager ## Company The Boeing Company Boeing Space Mission Systems (SMS) Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is seeking a highly skilled professional to serve as a Systems Engineering Manager(Level K) to join our team in Seal Beach, CA.

Our multi-disciplinary team focuses on rapid development to demonstrate a host of next-generation, mission-focused technologies, products and services for a variety of customers. Our group works in all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, architecture, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration.

You will provide leadership and ensure modern, best practices across programs and product lines, in a highly dynamic, collaborative environment.

Come innovate the future. ## Position Responsibilities - Oversee and invest in a top talent multi-disciplined systems engineering team - Manage infrastructure architecture, multiple networks, computing equipment and labs for high availability systems - Support modernization and automation of heritage processes and products - Drive alignment to the roadmap vision, while automating to reduce operational costs and increasing quality - Contribute to technical and cost baselines of proposals and bids for future architecture activities - Support architecture and technical trades for program decisions and future business - Manage resources, schedules, and staffing to execute concurrent programs - Cultivate a culture of respect, transparency, excellence, inspiration, and fun 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. ## 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 - This position requires an active Top Secret U.S.

Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S.

Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) - Candidates 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.” - 2+ years of experience on space programs - Experience with satellite operations ## Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) - 2+ years of experience leading teams - Experience with agile development - Experience with system software integration and test - Experience leading fast paced development efforts with government customers. - Experience integrating multiple complex systems into customer-constrained architectures - Solid understanding of staffing, cost, schedule, and RIO management - Experience with DevSecOps, industry standards, processes and tools, CI/CD pipelines - Ability to manage teams on multiple significant program efforts simultaneously ## 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: $141,100.00 - $204,700.00 ## 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 an 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) ## 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) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website.

Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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.

EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy ## Boeing Participates in E – Verify - E-Verify (English) - E-Verify (Spanish) ## Right to Work Statement - Right to Work (English) - Right to Work (Spanish)

From Boeing's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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