Mid-level Systems Engineering Manager | Red Lan

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Colorado Springs, CO

Boeing Defense Space & Security is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineering Manager to lead employees supporting multiple U.S. Space Force programs, specifically the Space Superiority - Red LAN program in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves engineering leadership, technical execution, team building, personal development, systems engineering, ground system operations & sustainment, and product development for a classified Space Force mission program critical to national defense. The manager will act as Deputy Engineering Manager, develop customer relationships, manage priorities, hire personnel, support reviews, and provide 24/7 technical response for anomaly resolution.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serves as Deputy Engineering Manager for the Red LAN program supporting the technical execution of Red LAN program requirements
  2. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
  3. Performs management duties supporting an engineering/technical team executing on a series of programs in the area of Space Superiority
  4. Develops and presents program status reports
  5. Manages priorities and improves processes in a small team environment.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics
  • 5 years or more of experience with systems engineering or project management
  • 5 years or more of experience with Department of War Programs
  • 3 years or more of experience with ground systems engineering and sustainment
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Boeing's organizational processes, program plans, and policies
  • Demonstrated ability in budget management and business process improvement
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights

What the JD emphasized

  • classified Space Force mission program
  • U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with a Tier 5 Investigation (T5)
  • U.S. Citizenship only