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MP&P Engineer (Chemical/Contamination)

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026498006 Category Engineering - Materials, Process & Physics Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 10, 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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a full-time Materials and Process Technology Engineer - Chemical Technology (Mid-level or Senior) specializing in chemical processing, corrosion, and aircraft finishing systems to join our team located at the Boeing facility in Berkeley, MO.

The position offers a wide variety tasks and responsibilities including specification authoring and maintenance, and production support to St Louis programs (MQ-25, F/A-18, F-15) for finishes and coatings.  Additionally, this position will provide fleet and spares support regarding maintenance, modification and repair to out of production aircraft programs.  The position will be responsible for such processes and technologies on these programs including plating, paint, sealing, corrosion protection and chemical analysis. 

The successful candidate will be: energetic; driven; able to work independently and in a team; and able to complete special project assignments. The candidate will possess knowledge in corrosion principals, design concepts and techniques related to finishing systems, chemical laboratory equipment, fuels, lubricants, inorganic chemicals, qualification and analysis methods.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Author and revise material or process specifications

  • Environmental protection methods and requirements

  • Investigation of corrosion reports, recommending design changes to reduce corrosion impacts, address corrosion related inquiries around materials, processes and equipment

  • Support non-conformances, fleet impact assessments, notice of escapes

  • Review and approve suppliers to chemical processing methods

  • Analyze failures, conduct failure analysis, lead and process improvements or initiatives to finishing systems

  • Interface with government, external and internal customers

  • Review and approve documents and drawings for finishing requirements

  • Perform production acceptance and/or qualification of materials

  • Production and development support of Boeing St. Louis aircraft programs

  • Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application

You must be willing to travel up to 10%.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Berkeley, MO site

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Interim Pre-Start & Final Post Start Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Experience in one more of the following specialties: Aerospace or Automotive Paint Application, Paints & Coatings, Inorganic Chemical Processes.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience with aerospace coatings and/or finishing systems

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus:

This position is eligible for bonus based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Typical Salary Pay Ranges:

Level 3: $112,200 - $151,800

Level 4: $136,850 - $185,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 24, 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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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