Extended Operations Performance Standards (ETOPS) Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior)

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services, Cabin, Modifications, Maintenance (CMM) is a One Boeing opportunity to engage across the business units and global design centers.  BGS CMM - Systems Engineering is seeking a high performing Extended Operations Performance Standards (ETOPS) Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior) to join this talented and fast-paced team, reporting to the BGS CMM Avionics Manager in Long Beach, California.

The engineer will join and inspire a group of employees performing engineering, technical, and regulatory tasks that provide engineering solutions for multiple Boeing Global Services commercial modifications business units as well as integrating with a Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) ETOPS team.

The position includes responsibility for developing and executing project and process plans, as well as implementing policies and procedures.  This role includes a significant level of developing and mentoring systems engineers in ETOPS design, integration and certification.

The primary focus for this role is ETOPS which ensures Boeing aircraft are designed, built, tested, and supported for extended operations (especially over water), enabling Boeing customers to fly long range missions in a more direct route to/from suitable airports. ETOPS is heavily regulated and has considerable certification aspects, including focus on safety, airplane maintenance and operational procedures.

This work involves close coordination with Boeing engineers and certification specialists to ensure all activities required for ETOPS certification of Boeing commercial and military commercial derivative airplanes are accomplished. As an ETOPS Engineer, you will be supporting all airplane programs on new, amended, and/or supplemental type certification and major airplane modification programs. You will be expected to coordinate, plan, prepare, review and execute ETOPS applicant certification work for submittal to the certification authorities, including the FAA, EASA, and other international validation bodies.  This position will give the candidate the opportunity to develop airplane level thinking and provide exposure to multiple disciplines/areas (such as propulsion, flight controls, avionics, safety, maintenance, regulatory administration) and many levels of program leadership throughout the Boeing Company.

Position responsibilities:

• Perform airplane-level evaluations of changes impacting ETOPS on multiple platforms (737, 747-8, 757 , 767, 777, 787) including retrofit modifications.
• Perform system-level evaluations and provide assistance related to ETOPS-significant systems in propulsion, systems, avionics, etc.
• Using project management practices, provide inputs to ETOPS certification plans and manage deliverables to closure.
• Prepare Major / Minor Determinations for ETOPS DAEs.
• Develop analytical, reliability, and empirically based ETOPS assessment reports.
• Review safety assessments (including Fault Tree Analysis) that pertain to ETOPS missions/diversions
• Develop configuration and conformity requirements for ETOPS including negotiating as required with Program, Regulatory Agencies, Suppliers, and Manufacturing/Quality.
• Integrate with BCA ETOPS team to support airplane program meetings and project reviews.
• Support customers (ETOPS) and in-service reliability tracking (ETOPS).
• Familiar with FAA regulations for ETOPS (e.g., 14 CFR 25.1535 & Appendix K).
• Able to perform Applicant role and complete training for ETOPS discipline specific and BPM 15.4 DAE role for ETOPS.
• Understanding of Boeing Procedures Manual Sections 15.1 and 15.4.
• Familiar with ETOPS Configuration, Maintenance and Procedures (CMP) document(s) and CMP change proposals and also with the ETOPS requirements for the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and lead on AFM change proposals.
• Knowledge and experience with the BPSM Process (RCA, Corrective Actions, etc.)
• Other skills of this role:
  • Development of specifications, architectural and configuration concepts for associated vehicle systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Configuration and design of ETOPS systems  and components to meet all vehicle design and performance criteria.
  • Use of various testing, analysis, modeling, and simulation tools to estimate or calculate ETOPS system performance and demonstration of compliance to the ETOPS regulations.
  • Development of concepts for future ETOPS systems to meet anticipated requirements.
  • Works under minimal direction.
• Future Skill Development and Statement of Work
  • Be able to document Major/Minor Determinations in Boeing Design Change Classification System (DCCS) tool and BERST  as a ETOPS DAE.

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.
• Experience with Airplane Extended Operations (ETOPS) certification, design, integration and analysis in systems, propulsion, electrical, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace and Systems Engineering.

Preferred Qualification (Desired Skills / Experience):

• 5+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)
• 10+ years of higher education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)
• Knowledge of aircraft design, systems engineering, model-based engineering, system integration, requirements management, propulsion engineering, and turbomachinery.
• Knowledge of EASA regulations for ETOPS.
• Understanding and application of Project Management techniques such as scheduling, resource management, and performance measures.
• Experience with Systems Troubleshooting.

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.

GENERAL:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range

Mid-Level:        $104,550 –  $141,450

Lead-Level:      $128,350 –  $173,650

Senior-Level:   $157,250 –  $212,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 25, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to 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.