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FAA STC and Certification Capability Engineering Leader (K Level)

Long Beach, California Job ID JR2026511012 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date May 25, 2026
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Job Description

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The Boeing Global Services (BGS) seeking an FAA STC and Certification Capability Engineering Leader (K-Level) to support our Commercial Modifications Team in Long Beach, CA.

Boeing Global Services has a dynamic, high visibility and impact opportunity for an Engineering Leader in Long Beach, CA to advance new engineering capabilities.  The initial primary project will be the development of FAA STC capability for Commercial Modifications, championing a culture shift through a leadership team of SMEs, gaining advocacy from across Business Units, Enterprise ODA Leadership and alignment with the FAA on a change for BGS processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with Business Development, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and all Engineering Functions to redefine what it means to be competitive for Commercial Modifications.  This position will also ensure integration and alignment with Europe and Brazil teams on common standards and approaches across STC offerings.

Position Responsibilities:

Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the development of FAA STC capability and other new engineering and certification capabilities.

  • Primary responsibility will be to lead the development of the FAA STC capability, addressing technical gaps, risks, and opportunities
  • Integrate new certification processes and product offering into existing modification teams and processes
  • Validate the new processes through multiple pathfinder projects, ensuring Broad Experienced Engineering philosophy is applied
  • Meet with regulators to advance approval of new procedures
  • Keep stakeholders (VP Engineering/ Program leadership and regulators) apprised of the progress, learnings and decisions of the projects in your portfolio
  • Close integration and alignment with Europe and Brazil teams on common standards and approaches across STC offerings
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
  • Manages, develops and motivates employees

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”

  • 1+ years of experience working with the following FAA certified derivative aircraft element: Supplemental Type Certification (STC)

  • 1+ years of experience working with industry service documents for commercial airplanes such as Service Letters, Service Bulletins, or Maintenance Manuals
  • Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and Internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  •  3+ years of experience leading an engineering team
  • Knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation
  • Experience working with regulators such as the FAA and/or a delegated ODA Office
  • Experience training and/or mentoring in a technical environment
  • Experience presenting to executive level leadership

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. 

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range: $151,300 -$204,700


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 08, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

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.

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