Project Management Specialist, Space Programs

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems (SMS) Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Project Management Specialist, to join our Common Products team in El Segundo, California.

 

Position Responsibilities:

 

• Responsible for production planning and execution oversight of space hardware
• Coordinate with programs and support functions to optimize hardware production pipelines and deliveries
• Plan required resources from engineering, operations, and supplier management to build cross functional unit level teams necessary to execute design, development, and delivery to programs
• Perform capacity and throughput analysis across critical and/or shared resources
• Responsible for cost, schedule, technical, and risk management for space hardware from development through delivery
• Develop and maintain Earned Value baselines and status performance to plan
• Perform project startup and close-out activities, document lessons learned for incorporation into future project plans and hardware roadmaps

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

 

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final Tier 5 Post-Start is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in ambiguous and fast changing environments
• Minimum 3 years of experience in project or program management and/or business operations
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers and partners
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a leadership role, leading teams or projects to successful completion

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration, STEM, or similar
• A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or already in a Continuous Evaluation program
• Experience with production planning and scheduling systems
• Experience with space-grade requirements and hardware

 

Conflict of Interest:

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

 

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: $81,600 - $110,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 14, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this 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. A current Tier 5(T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.