Project Engineer; Senior or Lead

Job Overview

Position: Project Engineer (Senior or Lead)

Location: Saint Charles, MO

Team: Precision Engagement Systems (PES), part of the Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SIWS) organization.

The role involves collaborating with program managers, contracts, estimating, supply chain, engineering, and customers to execute programs on Direct Attack and Cruise Missile systems. The selected candidate provides engineering leadership to a multidisciplinary team, supports program integration, and may also lead international project management functions.

• Work with internal and external customers to identify requirements and build plans that meet their needs.
• Track progress against cost, schedule, and technical performance using Boeing Program Management Best Practices and Earned Value Management.
• Support the development of customer proposals, including competitive pricing and delivery dates.
• Engage regularly with supply‑chain leadership to monitor supplier quality and performance.
• Resolve technical issues through coordination with engineering and the Chief Engineer.
• Manage deliverables by defining plans for risk mitigation, issues, and opportunities; monitor baseline plans to assess project performance and productivity.
• Brief customers and leadership on program status, risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Standardize, develop, and document processes.
• Provide additional support such as corrective action requests, export authority support, and lean/process improvements.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support program execution.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required) with an interim or final U.S. Secret clearance post‑start.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non‑U.S. equivalent related to the work.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing multidisciplinary engineering project teams.
• Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Level 5: 10+ years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations.
• Experience with export compliance or international programs.
• Experience developing and tracking program plans, schedules, and budgets for technical projects.
• Project management experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience supporting weapons systems.
• Experience working directly with government customers.
• Experience collaborating across functions and organizations.

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace; post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met.

Pay & Benefits: Boeing offers a Total Rewards package that includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Summary pay ranges:
Senior (Level
4): $136,850 – $185,150;
Lead (Level
5): $164,900 – $223,100.

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

Export Control Requirements: The position requires a U.S. Person. The candidate must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements.

Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required) with an interim or final U.S. Secret clearance post‑start.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

Shift: 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, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.