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Program Chief Engineer (Lead or Senior) Sys Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces

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Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 176800 - 239200
Posted: 22 August 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Program Chief Engineer (Lead or Senior) - Sys Architecting Requirements & Interfaces

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Space & Mission Systems (SMS) Chief Engineering Department is seeking a Program Chief Engineer (Lead or Senior). This role plays a critical leadership role across multiple proprietary Space Mission Systems (SMS) satellite programs assuring quality engineering in design build delivery issue and risk management of space systems. This chief engineering position sets the vision and implements the strategies for creating an engineering center of excellence for a future proprietary portfolio of satellite products. National Programs is a portfolio of classified programs within Boeing Space Mission Systems within Boeing Space Intelligence & Weapon Systems. We are looking to hire a program Chief Engineer to support a program in this portfolio of programs.

The program chief engineer will assure all technical aspects of a space program are executed properly including product definition validation software and systems engineering design integration test and evaluation and certification for the Boeing team and all associated supplier work content. The Program Chief Engineer will also develop multi-disciplined skills model-based tools and standardized processes to deliver engineering for Space products through the lifecycle of the programs. The program chief engineers will also be direct reports to the National Programs Chief Engineer

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas which may include internal and external resources and customers.
  • Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development ongoing and new business requirements.
  • Develops new and follow on concepts that will expand product or services lines. Anticipates change and organizes processes and resources to proactively respond.
  • Identifies performance metrics and ensures that work and project breakdown structure (WBS/PBS) schedule and resource loading is completed by the team.
  • Develops and communicates responsibility authority accountability (RAA) to define team members roles and responsibilities.
  • Develops maintains and distributes team organization chart as needed. Leads project execution to complete the work statement.
  • Identifies performance metrics. Plans identifies and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.
  • Incorporates lessons learned into strategic process improvements. Prepares and presents outcomes assessments and corrective action initiatives to Boeing management.
  • Works independently.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the El Segundo CA location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a Tier 5 (T5) formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) - Current Pre-Start and requires ability to obtain program access for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology) chemistry physics mathematics data science or computer science.
  • 10 years experience in space systems development.
  • 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):

  • Current Tier 5 security investigation or active DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong Communication Adaptability Decision Making Customer Focus Integrated Systems Engineering Analysis and Requirements/Tracing skillset.
  • Level 6 (Senior): Typically 20 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys 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 criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate :Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 anda number ofprograms 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 (Lead Level 5): $176800 - $239200

Summary Pay Range (Senior- Level 6): $210800 - $285200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors 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. A current Tier 5(T5) formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program Pre-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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