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As the Space Launch Systems (SLS) Production Associate Chief Engineer, you will be at the forefront of human space exploration, providing crucial engineering leadership for National Aeronautics and Space Administrations (NASA) Space Launch System—the rocket that will send astronauts to the Moon and eventually Mars. Reporting to the SLS Program Chief Engineer, youll ensure the engineering technical integrity, safety, and quality of SLS manufacturing operations at the historic Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, LA.

In this pivotal role, you will directly influence Americas return to deep space exploration by:

• Leading the technical aspects of manufacturing the core stages and upper stages of NASA’s SLS rocket

• Solving complex engineering challenges that arise during production

• Establishing processes that ensure the highest quality and safety standards for human spaceflight

• Mentoring the next generation of aerospace engineers and technical leaders

For over six decades, Boeing has been at the forefront of human spaceflight, from the Apollo missions to the International Space Station and now the Space Launch System. When you join our team, youll be part of a legacy of innovation while helping write the next chapter in space exploration history.

At Boeing, we create the future of mobility, autonomy, speed, endurance, space access and exploration, undersea vehicles, cybersecurity, communication, and much more.  We connect people, products, and ideas around the world.  We protect people and nations.  We explore the mysteries of the universe from seabed to space to cyberspace.  We inspire future generations of innovators, dreamers, and doers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Directly support and partner with Core Stage IPT, Exploration Upper Stage IPT, and Tooling IPT, and Production Engineering leaders in the execution of SLS manufacturing operations and management of production and tooling technical and engineering constraints.

• Establish a culture of proactive technical oversight, risk management, and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths for issue resolution and an open dialogue on technical issues.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, and operations to ensure seamless technical integration of tooling and production processes.

• Implement comprehensive root cause and corrective action processes and discipline to address all significant technical issues within production and tooling.

• Prevent traveled technical risk and ensure that technical risks and issues are driven rapidly to closure.

• Collaborate with cross-functional and program teams to identify and address tooling and production related issues and implement corrective actions.

• Provide technical guidance and support to tooling and production teams, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards.

• Conduct regular assessments of tooling and production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.

• Implement and enforce engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools, and practices.

• Sponsor and support tooling and production agenda topics at the SLS Program Engineering Review Board.

• Represent the Office of the Chief Engineer on the Tooling Control Board as a board member.

• Mentor and coach program engineering managers, technical leads, and engineers.

This position is expected to be fully 100 onsite at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, LA.

Domestic travel will be required up to 20 of the time depending on business needs.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

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. 

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.

• 20 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years related work experience, Master+18 years related work experience)

• 7+ years of experience in technical leadership.

• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.

• 5+ years of experience with material review board processes.

• Experience in at least one of the following: production engineering, mechanical engineering design and analysis, tool design, manufacturing operations and processes.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Advanced degree in engineering or related field

• Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously

• Leadership training and demonstrated success in team leadership

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

• Familiarity with NASA standards and processes

• Experience with large-scale aerospace manufacturing operations

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. 

• This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

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 spanet and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: Level 6:  $164,900 – $223,100.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 17, 2025

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.