CSEL Program - Project Engineer (Lead or Senior)
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Huntington Beach, CA · Posted November 11, 2026
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About the job
CSEL Program - Project Engineer (Lead or Senior)
Company: The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS)’s CSEL CLS Engineering team is currently looking for a Project Engineer (Lead or Senior) to join their program in Huntington Beach, CA . This organization supports Boeing’s Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) Program , the world's premier search and rescue system.
We are looking for a Project Engineer to be responsible for the technical, schedule and financial baselines of Development and Sustainment projects, centered around the sustainment of CSEL Ground Operations. This position will include support for the entire product lifecycle; including business capture/award, baseline establishment, supplier subcontracting, systems integration, systems test, field support and customer interactions. You will integrate and coordinate hardware and software development tasks for a project development lifecycle across internal groups and suppliers. This role is a focal for executing complex project management that drives schedules forward while minimizing the overall impact to other engineering efforts. You will be responsible for meeting project technical performance, quality, cost and on-time delivery of product and services. You will be accountable for customer happiness and success throughout the project life cycle.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
5+ years of experience with Project Management of USG, Aerospace and/or DoD/DoW projects
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.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Lvl 5 (Senior): 10+ years of experience with Project Management of USG, Aerospace and/or DoD/DoW projects
Critical analysis and problem solving skills across system, hardware and software architectures
Knowledgeable in subsystem design, requirement allocation and technical supplier management History of managing projects through all phases of Hardware and Software development, test and qualification
Military program experience
Cybersecurity; including SIPRNet, C2C, Zero Trust, ESS, Auto-Remediation
Product Security toolsets; including ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, Forescout
Experience working within a matrixed reporting organization
Familiar with PMBOK concepts and their practical applications
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
Strong leadership, team building and mentoring skills.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
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 for Lead level (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800
Summary pay range for Senior level (Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200
Language Requirements: Not Applicable
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement: 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.
Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive 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. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
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