Senior System Safety Engineer

Job Description

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The Boeing Product & Services Safety (P&SS) organization is seeking a motivated and dedicated Senior System Safety Engineer to join the Systems Safety Team within Enterprise Safety and Mission Assurance in Tukwila, WA.

At Boeing, Safety is at the core of everything we do. As a System Safety Engineer, you will play a key role throughout the entire life cycle of the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) E7-A aircraft program. This includes everything from initial conceptual development and design to testing, production, and sustainment of the fielded aircraft. You’ll gain a comprehensive view of the defense industry and hands-on experience with the aircraft, exploring its intricate complexities.

The Systems Safety team is responsible for overseeing the safety efforts for the USAF E7-A. This includes performing safety analyses for basic aircraft functions and managing the design safety activities for the aircraft's mission systems. The team also provides guidance and integration with Mission Assurance and other related functions, including Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health teams, covering areas such as airworthiness, design for Environment, Health and Safety, and the Hazardous Materials Management.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including, Senior Systems Safety Engineers (Level 4 or 5).

Position Responsibilities:

• Utilize an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and validate balanced system of systems and system solutions throughout their lifecycle

• Assess customer and operational needs to establish system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and ensure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces

• Conduct analyses to optimize system architecture, ensuring an effective system of systems approach

• Perform evaluations for key factors, including affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory compliance, certification, product assurance, and other quality aspects, to achieve a preferred configuration and ensure mission success

• Support the planning and organization of requirements management processes, including tools, risk, issues, opportunity management, as well as technology readiness assessment processes

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Tukwila, WA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in a technical or engineering field

• 7+ years of experience in aviation systems safety engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Experience implementing Department of Defense system safety standards MIL STD 882E

• Experience implementing FAA Safety Processes

• Experience in traditional engineering analytical methods and Aerospace/Industry Standards (SAE ARP 4754A, SAE ARP 4761, RTCA DO-160, RTCA DO-178, RTCA DO-331)

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. 

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

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 for Senior (level 4): $128,350 - $173,650

Summary Pay Range for Senior (level 5): $157,250 - $212,750

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 04, 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.

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.