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Associate or Experienced Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri; Mascoutah, Illinois Job ID JR2026517774 Category Engineering - Safety & Airworthiness Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 15, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense Air Dominance Division Systems Safety & Mission Assurance organization is looking for an Aircraft Safety Engineer to join our US Navy Unmanned MQ-25 Stingray program in Berkeley, MO.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2) or Experienced (Level 3) Aircraft Safety Engineers.

As an aircraft safety engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with other engineering disciplines to assess aircraft hardware/software/firmware design to identify all potential safety hazards and propose solutions to reduce or eliminate hazards to ensure product safety and customer mission success. Work scope includes safety hazard analysis/mitigation with issues identified during manufacturing and flight testing of our aircraft.

We are looking for individuals with a strong background in aircraft systems or Avionic / Software. Enthusiastic and highly collaborative engineers with a passion for technical details in both hardware and software. Experience in MIL-STD 882, JSSSEH, DO-178/DO-254 standards is highly desirable.

Ideal candidates are someone with aircraft design including hardware and software experience, and strong critical thinking skills. Someone that works well in a team environment, ability to apply Seek, Speak and Listen approach to effectively connect and build relationship with teammates and customers.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Leads defining and validating safety, mission success, and airworthiness; provides support incorporating into designs, operations, and procedures.
  • Monitors program execution activities
  • Independent risk and technical integrity assessments
  • Assistants with anomaly and failure reviews, and their resolution
  • Monitors mission success events and reporting to Division MA Leader
  • Assists the program with establishing preplanned Mission Assurance Independent Reviews (MAIRs) to provide assurance of product integrity, work-flow compliance and mission readiness of the program products
  • Assists the program in Development Excellent (DevEx) independent reviews and risk reduction activities
  • Initiates and chairing special attention MAIRs, to ensure product integrity and mission success.
  • Ensures adequate independence is present in MAIR teams by identifying and selecting subject matter experts from sources external to the program, or external to the scope of the review, with the concurrence of the Mission Assurance Division Leader•
  • Organizes & Executes Flight/Test Mission Assurance Readiness Review (F/TMARR)
  • Supports Boeing Enterprise Root Cause/Correct actions (eRCCA) on high severity technical failure to determine root causes and solutions for prevention of recurrence•
  • Provides an independent and proactive conduit for program personnel to raise questions and concerns related to risks to mission success and product safety

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
  • Level 2: 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to travel 10-20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience conducting a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) associated with a complex technical issue
  • Full-time aerospace industry experience with Flight Controls, Flight Controls software, or Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems
  • Experience working with Quality and/or Safety Corrective Action/Preventative Action, Root Cause Corrective Actions

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.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

  • Associate (Level 2): $88,400 - $119,600
  • Experienced (Level 3): $107,100 - $144,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 29, 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.

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.

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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