Launch Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead

Job Description

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Boeing Satellite Production Engineering (SPE) located in El Segundo, CA , is seeking a highly skilled and motivated team member to serve in the Launch Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead role. In this role you will utilize your experience to provide project and technical leadership and ensure common practices across programs and product lines for definition of launch interfaces, documentation of engineering requirements, and analyses of launch and ascent environments.

During project execution, the Launch IPT lead leads a multi-skilled, multi-disciplined team in the performance of a launch campaign of an assigned satellite in accordance with customer requirements, business objectives, and Boeing processes.

Within the scope of launch, you will lead project execution to complete the work statement and identify performance metrics. As the Launch IPT lead you will plan and coordinate resources required over the life of the project, assign responsibility for activities to team members, and ensure technical correctness and consistency of the satellite product; compare actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity, and lessons learned; identify corrective actions to improve team performance and future project execution.

The role entails travel possibly for extended duration typically up to 4-8 weeks at a time at a domestic or foreign launch site.

Responsibilities :

Manages launch vehicle mechanical, electrical, and environmental interfaces for spacecraft launching on various launch vehicles including but not limited to : Ariane, Atlas, Falcon, Proton, and Vulcan

Responsible for satellite-to-launch vehicle interface design requirements, approval of Interface Control Document (ICD), spacecraft test programs, coordinating satellite processing activities at the launch site, launch countdown activities and shipping logistics

Launch campaign manager leading a team of ~ 30 individuals conducting spacecraft integration, test, and propulsion activities at Cape Canaveral, and international launch sites including French Guiana and Kazakhstan

Develop and maintain detailed launch integration and operations schedules.

Optimize processing schedules shoulder-to-shoulder with the customer and consultants to achieve optimum durations

Provides technical leadership and ensures common engineering process / practices for El Segundo Satellite Division Launch preparations and launch campaigns

Serves as the primary launch liaison to launch service providers (both foreign and domestic), and commercial or government customers

Primary interface with customers and subcontractors on all matters related to spacecraft launch vehicle interfaces and spacecraft launch site operations.

Works closely with program managers, program and functional chief engineers to ensure mission success and prompt resolution of issues and anomalies

Project Manager for all launch related tasks : including technical, cost, schedule, and risk / opportunity management

Project management : adopts and drives common practices to meet programs’ cost, schedule, quality and technical objectives, including capturing lessons learned and best practices for implementation on future programs

Requires working at remote launch site environments where it is necessary to deal with unforeseen challenges, crisis management, and effectively address issues in a timely manner in order to maintain critical milestone dates

Leads the development of launch related documentation, including interface requirements and control documents, launch operations plans and procedures, and safety submittals

Coordinates preparation and delivery of spacecraft analysis, models and analysis reports

Ensure team members use established Boeing Space and Launch systems processes, procedures, and best practices as appropriate

Manages ITAR and EAR exports to international customers and launch services providers.

25% travel is required

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 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 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.

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

3+ years experience in systems engineering processes and tools

2+ years of experience in data analysis and / or process improvements and / or manufacturing engineering, and / or production system developments

7+ years of experience with space, launch vehicle, or satellite programs

5+ years of experience in leading a multi-skilled team

Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 8 weeks at a time (approximately 25%)

Willing and able to obtain an SSBI Background Investigation for Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Launch systems engineering and operations experience

Experience interfacing with external customers, subcontractors, launch vehicle suppliers

Experience as a Project Manager in a Production / Operations Environment

Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Multi-skill leader, solid problem Solving & decision-making skills

Satellite systems integration and test experience.

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 & 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 : $138,550– $187,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 02, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 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.