Jesse Gomez

About Jesse Gomez

I am an accomplished and results-driven engineering senior leader with a strong track record of generating successful outcomes while aligning with a company\'s mission and vision. With over two decades of experience spanning Army Aviation, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, and Systems Integration and Verification, I offer a rich and diverse skill set.My journey began in the U.S. Army, where I served in Air Traffic Control and Flight Operations capacities, providing a solid foundation for leadership. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated an exceptional ability to take on complex special assignments and effectively lead engineering projects, consistently developing talent within the teams I lead. My leadership style is defined by perpetual learning, disruptive thinking, and I excel in assembling and guiding high-performing, and diverse teams. I have a history of leading teams through intricate technical pathfinder projects, implementing process enhancements, and ensuring mission success.With deep subject matter expertise and a proven ability to drive change implementation in pursuit of strategic objectives, I continue to seek opportunities to leverage my experience and expertise, contributing to organizations\' continued success.Some core areas where I really excel include- Engineering/Technical Leadership- Strategic Thinking & Foresight- Subject Matter Expertise- Systems Engineering- Change Implementation- Verification & Validation Planning- Employee Building & Development- Measurable Execution & Productivity- Project Management/Oversight- Systems Test Operations- Development of Engineering and Leadership Talent- Issue Identification & Resolution- Test Procedures Development- Cross-functional Collaboration- Process-Driven Culture- Quality Assurance

Experience

1. Senior Manager - Chief Engineering - Technical Architecture - Process Excellence

   Boeing

   Jun 2024 — Present · El Segundo, CA, US

   Technical Senior Manager and Functional Chief Engineer providing strategic vision and leadership for a distinguished team consisting of Operations and Software managers, Chief Engineers, Technical Architects, and Process Specialists delivering mission-critical satellite systems expertise and test services. Direct comprehensive engineering oversight and end-to-end architecture development while maintaining technical integrity and system safety across satellite programs. Lead technical governance through PDR, CDR, ERB, TRR, and executive reviews, implementing formal root cause analysis (RCCA) and after-action methodologies to resolve complex system anomalies. Develop technical roadmaps and capture emerging opportunities while directing validation/verification protocols and design integration activities. Drive systemic innovation through repeatable and structured methods, communities of practice and scaled agile frameworks, with proven expertise in laboratory operations and cross-functional engineering integration. Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders while implementing high impact improvements across the technical value stream, consistently maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards. Successfully lead non-recurring development activities and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with program objectives and technical excellence.

Education

• MIT Sloan Executive Education

  Strategy | Innovation | Operations | Leadership

  2024 — 2025

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  B.S. Mechanical Engineering

  2000

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Advanced Management Program (AMP)

• University of Southern California

  M.S. Systems Engineering and Architecture, Engineering Management

  2007

Skills

• Space Systems
• Configuration Management
• Systems Engineering
• Integration
• Requirements Management
• Engineering Management
• Testing
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Software Engineering
• Spacecraft
• Software Development
• Earned Value Management
• Simulations
• Dod
• System Testing
• Satellite
• Military