First Line Systems Engineering Manager - Reliability, Maintainability, & System Health (RM&SH)

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Systems Engineering Manager - Reliability, Maintainability, & System Health (RM&SH) (Level K) to join our Space, Intelligence, & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) team in El Segundo, California.
The ideal candidate will develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, program leadership, peers, and direct reports. Selected candidate will also be expected to spend most of their time on a home program working "down and in" reliability tasks.
Position Responsibilities:

• Perform RM&SH analysis at a senior engineering level
• Be a voice for RM&SH to ensure proper representation, funding, and execution on Space Mission Systems (SMS) programs thus providing our customers with reliable and maintainable products
• Be a leader and facilitator to well established RM&SH teams
• Help the Technical Lead Engineers (TLEs) translate requirements into tangible RM&SH products, on schedule and within budget
• Break down barriers to the teams' success
• Plan ahead to deal with knowledge gaps, attrition, and funding variability
• Forecast and negotiate with internal customers and Enterprise RM&SH managers for resource needs
• Secure existing RM&SH business (i.e., "keep it sold") and seek out new opportunities for your teams within SMS
• Coach, counsel, mentor, and provide developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities
• Promote employee recognition and build a culture that improves employee satisfaction and retains a skilled and motivated workforce
• Work with Enterprise RM&SH management peers to create loan-in/out opportunities and cross-training for your reports
• Support SI&WS Specialty Engineering and Enterprise RM&SH Home Office initiatives
• Develop, maintain, and report performance and financial metrics

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course "Exploring Leadership."
• 5+ years of experience in Reliability, Maintainability, and System Health (RM&SH) discipline

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
• Master's degree in a related field
• 9+ years of experience in Reliability, Maintainability, and System Health (RM&SH) discipline
• Previous experience in the defense or aerospace industry
• Experience on proposals and writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Experience developing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)/Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) using Government and industry methods
• Experience developing Reliability Predictions using Government and industry methods

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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 and 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: $151,300 - $204,700
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 17, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.