Project Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity and immediate need on the E-7A Program for a Project Engineer (Lead or Senior) to join our E-7A Systems Engineering team based in Oklahoma City, OK. Due to expanding business, we are looking for Engineers with a multi discipline skill set who can solve problems and lead solutions across multiple Engineering disciplines.

The E-7 is the world’s most advanced, capable and reliable Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform, having proven itself in operations around the world. The aircraft is designed to track multiple airborne and maritime targets simultaneously. It can provide situational awareness and direct other assets such as fighter jets and warships.  This position will work across multiple E-7A programs supporting development of new capabilities for the E-7A program.

Position Responsibilities:

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

• Supports proposal development and leads project execution by identifying activities, resources and events required to complete the work statement.

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

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

• Plans, identifies and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.

• Identifies and defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunities.

• Implements corrective actions to improve performance.

• Develops statements of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 5+ years’ experience in project engineering, technical project coordination, R&D, or science and technology program support  

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

• Experience coordinating tasks, schedules, deliverables, and technical inputs across multiple stakeholders.

• Experience tracking project or portfolio status, including milestones, risks, and execution priorities.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 5 (Subject Matter Expert): 10+ years’ experience in project engineering, technical project coordination, R&D, or science and technology program support  

• Experience with proposal response development and execution planning

• Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and leadership

• Ability to collaborate with team members and create plans for executing on deliverables

• Experience in risk, issue, and opportunity management

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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:

Lead Level: $127,500 – $172,500

Senior Level: $153,000 - $207,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 03, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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.