Senior Solar Array Chief Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Integrated Design Engineering Organization is seeking a highly motivated Senior Solar Array Chief Engineer to join the Space Mission Systems Satellite Engineering Team at El Segundo CA.

This candidate will be a part of a high-performing engineering team that is immersed in development and high non-recurring projects. The candidate will be accountable to oversee all design and analysis aspects of solar array technologies while partnering with SEIT on requirements definition and Operations and Suppliers on product delivery/build/test/integration execution. This candidate will need to work closely with executive functional and program leadership program and product chief engineers and the product team members to develop the overall technology roadmap for Solar Array provide oversight and guidance to resolve all complex technical issues and mentor engineers. This role will include accountability for all Satellite Solar Array technologies supporting Government and Commercial Satellites with some additional support across other space applications. The candidate should have extensive experience working with Solar Array technologies (substrates cells panels integration system requirements etc.). The candidate must exemplify the Boeing Behaviors in day-to-day operations.

Primary responsibilities:

• Develop and Define Solar Array Design and Analysis requirements while partnering closely with other engineering groups manufacturing operations procurement suppliers customers and program personnel to qualify deliver and launch solar array technologies

• Responsible for overseeing and provide guidance for all solar array technical issues. Work closely to ensure proper RCCA methodologies implemented and critical issues actively communicated to executive leadership program leaders customers and partnering chief engineers

• Engage in new business campaigns reviewing bid models and providing technical input for appropriate technology insertions

• Work with Integrated Design Engineering Chief Engineer to support and lead recurring Corrective Action Board efforts

• Partner with Solar Array TLEs and functional management to provide technical guidance conduct technical reviews and approve engineering releases

• Work closely with program leadership and chief engineering to communicate critical issues and status to customers as appropriate

• Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow engineers

• Contribute to supplier development test and production activities to optimize the design and achieve program goals

• Identify lean opportunities and support in implementation of cost/schedule savings initiatives as appropriate

• Provide onsite technical troubleshooting support when appropriate

• Partner with Engineering Common Products Operations and Functional Leadership in EAC definition and reviews

• Lead project planning and ensure execution on program commitments

• Evaluate test data to validate components and systems against design requirements and objectives

• Develop new design/analysis processes and tools to improve effectiveness quality and efficiency of the development effort. Lead development of emerging technologies/concepts for future product designs to meet projected requirements

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) chemistry physics mathematics data science or computer science

• This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship

• 7 years of experience with Solar Array Engineering

• Experience with industry standards and regulatory requirements

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Engineering or related field

• Experiences with solar cell substrate wiring and/or solar array subsystems

• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and practices

• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and lead across multiple engineering/non-engineering disciplines

• Experience with delivering on program commitments technical cost schedule and risk management

• Strong communication skills to interface with different program and customer teams

• Strong familiarity with RCCAs

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.

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 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.

Summary pay range for Senior: $165750.00 - $224250.00

Language Requirements:

Education:

Relocation:

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:

Visa Sponsorship:

Contingent Upon Award Program

Shift:

Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning