Aircraft Safety Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, and Senior)

Job Description

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The Boeing Defense Air Dominance Division Systems Safety & Mission Assurance organization is looking for Aircraft Safety Engineers to join our Fighters (F-15 & F/A-18) programs in Berkeley or Hazelwood, Missouri. We are hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2), Mid-Level (Level 3), and Senior (Level 4) Aircraft Safety Engineers to support our growing portfolio of domestic and international customers.

As a member of the Safety engineering organization, you will have the opportunity working directly with our customers & other program teammates including systems engineering, software engineering, mission systems, platform systems, flight engineering, production and flight testing.

As an aircraft safety engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with other engineering disciplines to assess aircraft hardware/software/firmware design to identify all potential safety hazards and propose solutions to reduce or eliminate hazards to ensure product safety and customer mission success. Work scope includes safety hazard analysis across development, modification and operational phases of our fighter jets. Senior members will also participate in investigation of in-service fleet safety issues including in-flight emergencies, mishaps and near-misses.

We are looking for individuals with a strong background in aircraft systems design and operations. Enthusiastic and highly collaborative engineers with a passion for technical details in both hardware and software or hazardous material management. Experience in MIL-STD 882, JSSSEH, DO-178/DO-254 standards is highly desirable.

Ideal candidates are someone with aircraft design experience and strong critical thinking skill. Someone that works well in a team environment, ability to apply Seek, Speak and Listen approach to effectively connect and build relationship with teammates and customers.  Strong written and oral communication is also an important attribute we are looking for.

Position Responsibilities:

• Participates in system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns

• Supports identifying safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices

• Supports defining and validating safety, mission success, and airworthiness; provides support incorporating into designs, operations, and procedures

• Participates in tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements

• Assists with creating and maintaining aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes

• Contributes by documenting safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards

• Supports creating and maintaining safety and corrective action plans

• Provides support to ensuring mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle

• Participates in establishing global safety advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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

• 2+ years of experience in aerospace systems including safety hazard analysis, environmental safety, air vehicle subsystems design & test, software design & test, hazardous material management or aircraft maintenance

• Ability to travel 10%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired skills/Experience) :

• Mid-Level: 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Senior: 10+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of experience in Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Systems Safety Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience in complex software/firmware design, build and test

• 3+ years of experience in Software Safety Analysis

• Experience in hazardous materials management planning and reporting

• Experience in aircraft safety critical design (e.g. flight controls, electrical, navigation/guidance, avionics and communications etc...)

• Experience in Root Causes/Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies to solve complex technical/safety issues

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 (Associate): $81,600 - $110,400  

Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level): $97,750 - $132,250  

Summary Pay Range (Senior): $119,850 - $162,250  

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 28, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.