Intelligence Systems Senior Electrical Engineering ManagerHuntington Beach, CA Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $181,900 - $246,100Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing is seeking an Intelligence Systems Senior Electrical Engineering Manager in Huntington Beach, California to support the Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) program within Ground and Mission Operations, part of Intelligence Systems in SI&WS. This position will serve as a functional engineering manager and technical leader, providing direct program support to CSEL while also managing and developing engineers with similar functional backgrounds across CSEL and other Intelligence Systems programs.This role will guide a team of engineers supporting program execution, sustainment, modernization, software/hardware integration, cybersecurity-related efforts, proposal development, and technical problem resolution. The selected candidate will work closely with program leadership, technical leads, customers, and suppliers to ensure successful execution and long-term mission support.
The CSEL program provides mission-critical combat search and rescue capabilities and includes systems engineering, logistics, software maintenance, information assurance, production engineering, and sustainment support. This role will help ensure technical excellence, workforce development, and continued program success across the broader capability area.Position ResponsibilitiesManage, develop, and motivate a team of engineers supporting CSEL and other Intelligence Systems programsProvide functional oversight for engineering staff performing day-to-day technical and program support across multiple programsSupport talent management, including hiring, mentoring, development, and career growthEnsure workforce planning, staffing, and retention needs are aligned to program demands and broader functional capability needsIdentify skill gaps and work cross-functionally to develop training and growth opportunitiesMaintain visibility into team performance, development plans, and future capability needsPartner with program and technical leadership to ensure adequate engineering support for current and future needs across the capabilityProgram and Technical SupportSupport the technical execution of employees by providing guidance, tools, approaches, and subject matter support to define products, manage risks and opportunities, and resolve issuesEnsure technical integrity and engineering excellence across supported program activitiesEstablish and sustain a culture of proactive technical oversight, disciplined execution, and rapid issue resolutionOversee and contribute to proposal technical content and new business support related to CSEL and other Intelligence Systems efforts as applicableSupport short-term execution oversight for critical projects, issue resolution, and program support needsInterface with customers, suppliers, and program leadership on technical, schedule, and performance mattersCoordinate with functional and program leads to ensure requirements, plans, and resources are aligned for successful executionBusiness Growth / Technology InsertionSupport modernization, technology insertion, and business growth efforts for the CSEL program and related Intelligence Systems capabilitiesHelp shape technical roadmaps aligned to future mission needs, including cybersecurity and information assurance prioritiesPartner with business development and technical leadership to support future pursuits, investments, and product evolutionProvide input to strategies that improve mission effectiveness, sustainment, and long-term competitivenessProcess and Continuous ImprovementSupport development and execution of integrated departmental plans, policies, procedures, and processesDefine and implement engineering best practices, metrics, and monitoring approachesLead or contribute to process improvement initiatives and lean execution effortsShare best practices and lessons learned across the engineering teamEnsure effective communication and coordination across functional, programmatic, and technical stakeholdersThis position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S.
Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or related technical field.Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams through all phases of development, sustainment, and supportDemonstrated ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, teammates, and program leadershipExperience collaborating cross-functionally across multiple organizations and functionsStrong knowledge of systems engineering, hardware/software integration, and lifecycle/process toolsDemonstrated experience leading technical teams supporting complex DoD or Intelligence Community programsProven experience developing employees and managing staffing needs in a dynamic environmentDemonstrated experience supporting multiple concurrent programs, projects, or product linesExperience in program sustainment, logistics, production support, or engineering support environmentsExcellent written and oral communication skillsPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Typical minimum of 15 years of experience in an engineering or technical discipline, with 4+ years of management experienceAdvanced technical degreeBackground in cybersecurity, information assurance, or cyber-related mission supportExperience supporting secure communications, encryption, mission systems, or protected data environmentsExperience with risk management and root cause corrective action (RCCA)Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost/schedule performance tracking, or CAM-like responsibilitiesExperience with proposals, capture, and development of technical contentExperience leading or supporting modernization efforts for fielded systemsExperience with product sustainment, software maintenance, and production engineeringFamiliarity with military communications systems and/or command and control systemsExperience managing engineering teams in both functional and programmatic structuresAbility to support growth strategies and technical roadmaps for mission-critical programs