MUOS Level 1 Testbed IPT Lead (Level L)

boeing· The Boeing Company
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📍 USA - El Segundo, CAFull time💰 USD 180K–244K

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MUOS Level 1 Testbed IPT Lead (Level L)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Level 1 Testbed IPT Lead (Level L) based in El Segundo, CA.

As the Level 1 Testbed IPT Lead for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) - Service Life Extension (SLE) program, this person will be responsible for the design, development, verification and selloff of two different testbeds. One testbed is hardware-based and includes a series of single-string engineering models with the supporting equipment to provide an accurate emulation of space vehicle functionality and its ground interfaces. The second testbed is a high-fidelity digital simulation of the satellite used for training, flight procedure development, and mission rehearsals.

In support of this, the Level 1 Testbed IPT Lead will be responsible for:

  • Plans, integrates and leads profit and loss for the testbed scope
  • Coordinates with the Government and their partners on the integrated system plans, policies and procedures and actively participates in the development to solutions to technical strategies, goals and objectives
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
  • Manages resources that execute program activities, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
  • Understands design constraints (technical, cost & schedule) sufficiently to validate/guide risk mitigation plans, opportunity realization plans, and issue resolution plans

This position is 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final DoD Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent work experience
  • 8+ years of experience leading through influence and partnering with cross-functional teams on projects, transactions, or initiatives
  • 5+ years of experience in program management of technical programs for aerospace or other engineering business areas
  • 1+ years of experience in a management role working with both direct reports and business unit leaders
  • 3+ years of experience with RIO (Risks, Issues and Opportunities) processes and tools
  • 3+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with the formal design, verification and sell-off processes
  • Experience leading a team through hardware manufacturing, integration, test and delivery
  • Experience leading a team designing, manufacturing and using Special Test Equipment (STE)
  • Active U.S. DoD Secret (or higher) Clearance      

Conflict of interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Note: Basic relocation will be offered to internal candidates.

Travel: Some travel may be required up to 25%

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. 

Total Rewards:

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting

Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  

Summary pay range:

$180,200 - $243,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

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. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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MUOS Level 1 Testbed IPT Lead (Level L)
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