System Safety Engineer; Mid-Level or Senior

System Safety Engineer (Mid‑Level or Senior)

Company: The Boeing Company

Location: Everett, Washington – 100% onsite

The BCA In‑Service Safety Organization (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) is hiring System Safety Engineers at Mid‑Level (Level
3) or Senior (Levels 4 &
5). The role offers exposure to all aspects of airplane design and operation, with a primary focus on evaluating the safety of products during operation in service.

• Lead the Continued Operational Safety process for events reported through 14 CFR 21.3, coordinating functional engineering organizations.
• Collaborate closely with Boeing functional groups, management, suppliers, and airlines to align on safety issue status and resolution.
• Define hazards, perform complex risk analysis, and apply Boeing and FAA methodologies to determine corrective action timelines.
• Ensure solutions mitigate potential fleet safety concerns.
• Lead Safety Lessons Learned investigations to address systemic root causes and identify corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the FAA to support independent safety decisions.
• Partner with Enterprise Safety and SMS to continuously improve processes and tools.
• Champion product safety initiatives, objectives, and milestones.

Mid‑Level (Level
3) candidates should meet the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a multi‑discipline team.
• Intrinsic aptitude for taking initiative and leading cross‑functional teams and projects.
• Willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure timely, accurate completion.

Senior (Levels 4 &
5) candidates should meet the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate with senior management and external customers, including airlines and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to lead and mentor a multi‑discipline team.
• Intrinsic aptitude for taking initiative and leading complex projects.
• Willingness to take ownership of work activities and ensure timely, accurate completion.

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience or equivalent education/experience.

• Knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) tools and/or the Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM).
• 1+ year of experience with commercial airplane operation, certification, safety requirements, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Continued Operational Safety reporting per 14 CFR 21.3 requirements.
• Experience working with FAA or other regulatory agencies.
• Experience in commercial airplane‑systems design or analysis (e.g. Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuels) or systems integration.
• Knowledge of Hazard Analyses, FMEAs, Airplane Level Threats, and Fault Trees.
• Experience developing/applying aviation‑related system safety analysis methods such as FTA, FHA, and SAR.
• Pilot license (optional).
• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license (optional).

The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and variable compensation. Eligibility for benefit programs varies by location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

• Mid‑Level (Level
  3): $114,750 – $155,250
• Senior (Level
  4): $138,550 – $187,450
• Senior (Level
  5): $165,750 – $224,250

Union‑represented position.

Drug‑free workplace – post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing per policy.

Not a safety‑sensitive position; no security clearance required.

Employer will not sponsor visas.

Shift 1 – United States of America.

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.

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• E‑Verify (Spanish)

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• Right to Work (Spanish)

This is not a safety‑sensitive position.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required.

Shift 1 (United States of America).

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