Senior Project Engineer

Job Description
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Senior Project Engineer (Level
5) on the Out-of-Production (OoP) Systems Design Engineering (DE) team based in Seal Beach, CA.

• Restructure and Chair the Airplane Level Safety Technical Review Board (ALSTRB).
• Work with the OoP Chief Program Engineer (CPE) office to lead complex (cross model and/or cross system) Continued Operational Safety Program (COSP) projects across multiple DE disciplines (e.g. Mech-sys, Payloads, Avionics, ECS, Electrical, Structures, Etc.), Safety and levels of management from kick‑off to completion.
• Create and convey technical presentations for executive review boards.
• Orchestrate Aircraft surveys and Supplier visits.
• Represent OoP Design Engineering in Production Phase Out (PPO) work transition to SoCal.
• Run improvement initiatives.
• Participate in activities related to certification of Boeing products with regulatory agencies.
• Willing and able to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.

• Lead, plan, identify and coordinate multiple skilled resources (e.g. internal, external and customers).
• Track project status and identify help needed.
• Break statement of work down into executable tasks.
• Compare actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiency, productivity, lessons learned and performance metrics.
• Identify and capture changes to statement of work.
• Identify performance metrics.
• Identify risks, issues, opportunities and corrective actions to improve project or team performance.
• Work outside of traditional comfort zones where process definition does not exist or is unclear.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Seal Beach, CA.

• 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.
• 14+ years of aerospace industry experience within Mechanical, Structural, Payloads, Mission Systems, or Software Design or Analysis engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with Boeing commercial aircraft.
• 5+ years of experience as an engineering line manager and/or engineering program/project manager.

• Formal Project‑Engineering or Program‑Management education or certification (e.g. PMP).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Strong collaborative skills to deal with multiple team functions.
• Experience with Service Bulletin releases.
• Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.
• Experience with systems engineering practices (safety analysis, requirements definition, risk identification and management, fault tree generation, FMECA, etc.).
• 1+ years of experience creating standardized documentation and processes.
• 1+ years of experience mentoring and developing junior Project Engineers.

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

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where applicants and employees are subject to testing for various substances as outlined in our policies.

This is a non‑union represented position.

At Boeing, we offer a Total Rewards package including competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid/unpaid time off. Pay range: $176,800 - $239,200.

Applications will be accepted until Jun. 15, 2026.

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent required.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Employer will not sponsor employment visa status.

This position is for 1st shift.

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.