Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Safety, Security & Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is looking for a Senior (Level 4 or Level 5) Project Engineer to join the Aviation Safety Team within Enterprise Safety and Mission Assurance. This position is based in Seal Beach, CA.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for working cross-functionally across development and operation phases of the product lifecycle. We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and highly collaborative individuals with unlimited curiosity and a passion for diving into details. Our objectives are achieved through independent research, teamwork, creative thinking, and meticulous attention to detail.

A successful candidate will have a strong engineering background and familiarity with project management in the aviation industry. They will excel at collaborating cross functionally. They will play a key role in supporting the continued safe operation of today’s commercial fleet and in developing the next generation of commercial aircraft.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.
• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements.
• Works with customers and management to obtain approval.
• Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules.
• Leads project execution to complete the work statement.
• Identifies performance metrics.
• Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.
• Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity.
• Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
• Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.
• Works under minimal direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 9+ years of experience performing complex engineering or system integration work
• 9+ years of experience in leading and/or managing complex projects
• 9+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers and business partners

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Experience in System Safety or Software Safety
• 10+ years of experience with Transport, Boeing 7-Series and/or McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
• 7+ years of experience with US and/or foreign aircraft certification/regulatory processes
• Good communication skills and a self-starter that takes initiatives without supervision
• Project Management exposure / experience (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008)
• Ability to quickly analyze, understand, organize and communicate complex technical concepts/problems across multiple disciplines
• Experience with leading major design changes through multiple phases of product and certification lifecycle
• Ability to work out of comfort zone, where process definition does not exist or is unclear. Take ownership/initiative, pull teams together, establish battle rhythm and remove roadblocks

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:

• Senior (Level 4): $138,550 - $187,450
• Senior (Level 5): $165,750 - $224,250

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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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