Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

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We are Boeing Global Services (BGS) Engineering team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace.  We provide engineering design and support, including aftermarket modifications, and are innovating to make product and services safety even stronger. Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future! #TheFutureIsBuiltHere #ChangeTheWorld

The C-17 Avionics & Flight Controls (AVFC) team is seeking a C-17 Project Engineer to perform critical project engineering duties in support of a new development program starting in mid-2025.  This position will be based in Long Beach, California.  This position reports the manager of Development & Integration for the AVFC organization. A key attribute of this position is the ability to provide strong technical leadership over supplier performance, execution in avionics software and hardware development, system integration, and human factors. Another key attribute is to drive successful outcomes through the ability to understand the responsibilities and tasks performed by various engineering departments/disciplines, the interaction between departments/disciplines, and how their products/processes affect one another.  Also, must have extensive knowledge of budget management principles and practices, and apply that knowledge to direct healthy financial performance.  Strong knowledge of how Agile development methods are applied to achieve successful project outcomes is highly desired. 

A successful candidate will possess a wide range of project management, engineering, organizational, and communication skills.   This includes the ability to build a successful team, integrate into the business environment, and plan/organize in alignment with the AVFC organization’s strategic goals.  It also includes the skill to interact with customers at all levels, actively seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs.  The selected candidate will direct and manage complex project schedules requiring interface with internal/external organizations and suppliers. The selected candidate will have extensive and specialized ability to identify and resolve project related issues and provide solutions and/or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Is highly skilled in technical project management of suppliers performing avionics hardware and software development for major engineering projects.

• Provides technical leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.

• Identifies and manages changes to statement of work and assesses the impact of those changes and incorporates changes into statement of work.

• 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.

• Assigns responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services.

• Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.

• Identifies corrective actions to improve project or team performance.

• Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.

• Works under consultative direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):   

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering

• Avionics software and hardware development experience in a leadership role

• 20+ years’ experience with avionics development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Agile development methodology and associated tools

• Extensive experience in technical supplier management.

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. 

Total Rewards and Pay Transparency:

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: $176,800 - $239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 26, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.