Systems & Simulation Manager

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.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Systems & Simulation Manager to join our BT&E team in Long Beach, CA. This role is critical in supporting the development and execution of test programs, ensuring that all testing activities are effectively integrated and aligned with project goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in people leadership, software development, system integration, risk management, and project execution.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads team members performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Systems and Simulation Engineering

• Participates with team members to support work execution, peer reviews, troubleshooting, and hands-on development

• Mentoring and coaching all levels of engineers providing knowledge transfer to aid in growing our next generation of leaders and engineers

• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals

• Be responsible for overall planning, execution, and success of complex projects

• Forecast resource needs and hire/develop appropriate personnel to meet project and daily operating requirements

• Leads team members performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Lab Operations

• Test Execution: Ensure requirements and resource needs are known so that Execution of tests, according to established procedures, adherence to safe and high-quality standards

• Sustaining Support: Provide ongoing support and participate in strategy discussions around test station sustaining support

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

• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role (i.e., manager, project manager, team lead, etc.)

• 2+ years of financial acumen experience with understanding and applying financial metrics to assess the viability of business cases

• 2+ years of experience communicating effectively at multiple levels

• 3+ years of experience in software development  

• 5+ years of experience with project management and/or integration

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Secret Clearance

• 4+ years of experience applying Program Management Best Practices (PMBPs) to include project planning / scheduling and applying Earned Value Management (EVM).

• 4+ years of Experience in test

• Experience with military platforms and avionics systems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience executing in an Agile work environment and implementing Agile Methodologies

• Experience working in MSOSA, Cameo, or similar Model Based Systems Engineering tools

• Experience across multiple phases of the product life-cycle

• Experience with Mission Systems Open Architecture Standards

• 3+ years of experience in ADA, C, Python software development  

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.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

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 Aug. 09, 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 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. Secret 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.

Experience Level
Manager
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.