Senior Manager, Propulsion Test, Launch and Recovery
Company:
The Boeing Company
The Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Division is looking for a Senior Manager, Propulsion Test, Launch and Recovery within the Experimental Systems Group (ESG) . The selected candidate will be required to work 100% onsite located at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida.
The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while also being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:
Prioritizing the development and career growth of engineering employees by attracting and developing talent, providing meaningful mentorship and stretch opportunities, and building high‑performing teams that align to ESG’s business vision and strategy
Inspiring and empowering teams through a One Boeing mindset, collaboration, clear communication, and truth seeking/truth telling to drive shared goals and program execution
Building and nurturing a Quality and Safety culture by cultivating inclusive perspectives, connecting and engaging with teammates and stakeholders, speaking up, and creating emotionally safe environments for raising safety, quality, and schedule concerns early
Leading with accountability and a bias for action by using sound judgment amid uncertainty, managing complexity, applying business acumen to align decisions with ESG financial, programmatic and strategic objectives, adapting under pressure, driving process improvements, and demonstrating change leadership to deliver measurable results
Position Responsibilities:
The Senior Manager, Propulsion Test, Launch and Recovery aligns within the SI&WS Production, Test and Launch Engineering Capability and deployed within the ESG program at KSC. This position is responsible for propuslion systems testing and loading, launch integration including Day-of-Launch operations, and recovery operations to secure the system, prepare for transport and return to the major repair and refurbishment facility. The role delivers state-of-the-art engineering support for hardware build, integration, test, launch processing, mission readiness and product support.
Develop and deploy multi-disciplined skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes that support engineering execution for integration, test, launch and recovery
Drive functional collaboration across SI&WS programs to optimize resource utilization, mitigate critical skill gaps and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and program performance
Collaborating with IPT leadership to manage the Cost Account for your contract Statement of Work
Establish and sustain functional excellence standards, processes, tools, talent management practices, and workforce strategies that support program execution
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)
(Candidate must be willing and able to obtain a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI or agree to enter a Continuous Evaluation program)).
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Center.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
Minimum 1 year of experience participating or leading in propulsion testing and loading operations
Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering leadership, as a manager, temporary manager and/or in a team lead role
Minimum 3 years of experience in a production/factory environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience in cost account management and participating in program reviews
Experience in launch integration or recovery operations
Demonstrated ability to…