Boeing to Consolidate Space and Move Jobs

In a move the company says will make it a stronger partner for customers, Boeing [NYSE: BA] is undertaking a series of consolidations and work movements aimed at increasing efficiency in its Defense, Space & Security business.

In addition to reducing facilities space by approximately 4.5 million square feet, Boeing will move many Huntington Beach positions to El Segundo, Long Beach, and Seal Beach in Southern California while moving others to St. Louis and Huntsville, Alabama.

Many positions in Kent, Washington, will move to nearby Tukwila and Boeing will close its El Paso, Texas, and Newington, Virginia., sites.

Job gains for Los Angeles County, St. Louis and Huntsville are expected to be about 1,600 , 500 and 400, respectively.