Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) organization is seeking a highly motivated Senior Technology Development Manager to support the Common Products team located in El Segundo, California.
The role partners in shaping long‑range product strategy and leads cross-functional execution to advance Boeing’s space platforms, payloads, mission software, autonomy, and enabling technologies.
Position Responsibilities:
- Oversees execution of Technology development of payloads, bus platforms, autonomy, digital architectures, and mission software.
- Implements long-term product strategies across spacecraft, sensing payloads, and comprehensive mission solutions.
- Aligns product development with requirements for affordability, producibility, and product readiness dates.
- Leads teams in performing capability analyses, competitive assessments, and technology horizon evaluations to inform strategic product line decisions.
- Collaborates with business development and engineering teams executing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) product line investments.
- Delivers analytical, architectural, and business-case support to internal leadership.
- Mentors Common Products team members and assists with Program Management execution
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Engineering, Physics or related field
- 10+ years of experience in engineering or leadership experience in a space related field
- 5+ years of experience leading or managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects or teams
- 5+ years of experience in technology development
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience with the concepts of Model Based Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital System Modeling
- Experience with IRAD management, business case development, and product line economics.
Conflict of interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Travel: Some travel may be required up to 10% of the time
Shift: 1st Shift
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 & Pay Transparency:
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: $218,450 - $295,550
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 05, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
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.
