Lead Project Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a motivated Lead Project Engineer to support the Fighters programs. The selected candidate will be the single technical point of contact to the F/A-18 or F-15 customers and Boeing leadership for various engineering changes. The candidate will also maintain technical management of the project by preparing project plans and measuring progress. It’s expected that daily communication and coordination with the customer is a part of the battle rhythm. The selected candidate may be responsible to lead a portfolio of similar engineering change efforts with technical oversight of peers.

Position Responsibilities:

- Leads Engineering Change Proposal activity from RFP and proposal development, through execution and contract delivery / closeout

- Coordinates with technical leads, other program IPTs, suppliers, and BGS as appropriate to

ensure proposal and project statement of work are executed on time

- Identifies and maintains day-to-day oversight of cost, schedule, and performance metrics and reporting to leadership

- Maintains working-level customer relationships on the effort

- Manages and ensures deliverables are submitted on time

- 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 for the development and execution of project or team plan

- May be responsible to ensure Portfolio of efforts is consistently executed per established processes and best practices

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Berkeley, MO.

Travel may be required up to 5% of the time; Domestically depending on business needs.

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.

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

• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

• 5 or more years of experience in engineering

• 2 or more years project or program management experience.

• 5 or more years of experience communicating with internal and external customers.

• 5 or more years of experience with using Microsoft Office suite to gather, assess, and present information at the appropriate level.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Product / project lifecycle management experience

• Experience managing cost and schedule performance using Earned-Value Management (EVM) principles

• Experience developing and/or maintaining customer-focused metrics and reporting

• Experience supporting the F/A-18, F-15 or other military program

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

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: $114,750 - $155,250

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.