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Boeing is hiring a Program Chief Engineer (Principle or Senior) in El Segundo, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 10 years of experience, first listed on November 11. The advertised pay is $176,800–$239,200 a year. Boeing has 149 other openings in the US, 28 of them in El Segundo, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 23 Software & IT openings in El Segundo, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $155,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Boeing advertises $176,800 to $239,200 a year, a midpoint of $208,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 51% of the 1,347 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Boeing
Boeing has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 21 states. Most are in software & IT (82), operations (13) and engineering & mfg (13). The biggest locations are Berkeley, MO (34), El Segundo, CA (29) and Seal Beach, CA (13). None of them is fully remote, 12% are open to entry-level candidates and 93% show pay. We collect Boeing's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), The Boeing Space & Mission Systems (SMS), Chief Engineering Department is seeking a Program Chief Engineer (Principle or Senior) (Level 5 or 6) to join our team in El Segundo, California.
This role plays a critical leadership role on a commercial satellite program assuring quality engineering in design, build, delivery, issue and risk management of space systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required
Work across capabilities to ensure the skills needed to perform the design and build of complex space system programs
Experience in program startup and baselining
Experience in risk and issue management processes and execution
Experience with customer interactions and program campaign engagement
Experience in engineering trade processes and baseline control
Experience working with program management and finance to ensure execution to program planning
Experience working anomalies with root cause corrective action (RCCA) processes
Experience with major suppliers on a program and management of their specifications and engineering deliveries
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location option.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
10+ years of experience working with space-based systems engineering (requirements definition, allocation, functional analysis, architecture design, trade studies, integration, and verification)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):
Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 6: 20+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience as a SEIT lead or Satellite Chief Engineer
Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
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 and 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.
Principle (Level 5) Summary pay range: $176,800 - $239,200
Senior (Level 6) Summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.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 does not require a Security Clearance.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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.
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