Senior Project Engineer

boeing· The Boeing Company
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📍 USA - Berkeley, MOFull time💰 USD 137K–185K

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Senior Project Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer for the Flight Simulation Labs, located in Berkeley, MO.


The Flight Simulation Labs organization has expertise supporting marketing, design, development, integration, test and training objectives for Boeing military aircraft. As a project engineer, you will provide technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of simulation environments for such programs as T-7, F-15, F-18, and MQ-25. The Project Engineer will lead the project execution for the full product design life cycle including, but not limited to, proposal development, estimates, scheduling, requirements, design, acceptance test procedures and associated engineering maintenance support.

 Position Responsibilities:

  • Works with various customers and teams to lead project execution in the design, procurement, building, integration, and testing of Flight Simulators, Trainers, Manned Flight Hardware Simulators, Avionic Test Benches and Facility Infrastructure
  • Works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, engaging with multiple teams and being responsive to agile requirements and critical path customer need dates
  • Directs 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 project or team plans
  • Delegates responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services
  • Produces estimates in support of EVM (earned value management) acting as a CAM (control account management)
  • Assess project performance by holding actual results accountable to baseline plan, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned
  • Identifies performance metrics
  • Engages in direct and frequent interaction with internal Boeing program personnel and occasionally external Navy and USAF personnel (program management, technical teams, and fabrication technicians)
  • Drives process improvements and support problem resolution

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 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally 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/Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.


Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates. 


Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/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
  • 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in project management or project scheduling 
  • 5+ years of experience leading a team or a project 
  • 3+ years of experience in building relationships with internal and/or external customers 
  • 3+ years managing capital projects 
  • Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

  • 5+ years of experience with CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management) 
  • Experience in mechanical design and analysis 
  • Experience with U.S. Navy and Air Force customers 
  • 3+ years of experience in avionics, electrical, mechanical, and/or a mission systems role 
  • Experience in Agile Methodologies and tools 
  • Participated in every phase of a product lifecycle (e.g. requirements definition, systems design, systems development, systems integration, systems test and systems support) 

Conflict of Interest:

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


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:

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. 


The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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The listed salary for this Senior Project Engineer position at boeing is USD 137K–185K. This is an Full time role.
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