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Chief of Staff - Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineer (FCE) (Senior or Lead)

Everett, Washington Job ID JR2026508065 Category Program Management Role Type Onsite Post Date May 01, 2026
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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 Company is looking for aChief of Staff-Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineer (FCE)(Senior or Lead)to join our team inEverett, Washington. This role will directly support the HFE FCEoffice, and partner with leaders and members of the Technical Fellowship across Human Factors Engineering, and peer FCE offices, tooptimizeorganizational effectiveness, and enable the HFE FCE to focus on high-impact leadership priorities. This position serves as a trusted advisor and operational partner,facilitatingcross-functional collaboration, managing key projects, and ensuring alignment across theHFEorganization and broader enterprise.

If you are a strategic thinker with a proventrack recorddriving organizational strategies byestablishingorganizational rhythm, we invite you to apply for this position. Successful candidates will have prior demonstrated success in supporting Executive leaders, developing relationships across departments - as well as strong communications skills, problem-solving skills, project management skills, a willingness to take initiative, and the ability to partner across multiple engineering functions, business segments, and geographic areas. They will also have prior experience working in roles that lead through influence, are in oradjacent toengineering, and havedemonstratedsuccess in driving organizational efficiency through operational excellence.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels includingSenioror LeadLevelChief of Staff -Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Functional Chief Engineers(FCE). 

PositionResponsibilities:

  • Work closely with the HFE FCE and core leadership team to manage daily operations, prioritize initiatives, and streamline decision-making processes

  • Oversee the strategic management of the FCE’s travel plans, content, and follow-up

  • Serve as a liaison between the FCE and internal/external stakeholders, including engineering teams, program leaders, peer FCE offices, and executive leadership

  • Facilitate leadership meetings, track action items, and ensuretimelyfollow-up on critical issues

  • Prepare and review presentations, reports, and communications for senior leadership and external partners

  • Analyze data and metrics to provide insights that inform strategic planning and operational improvements

  • Coordinate strategic programs across the FCE office, ensuring alignment with Boeing’s businessobjectivesand Human Factors Engineering goals

  • Foster a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within the Human Factors Engineering organization

  • Act as a delegate for the FCE at non-technical meetings

  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time 

Basic Qualifications(Require Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor'sDegree

  • To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 isrequired. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

  • 5+years' experienceleading or managing a cross-functional project

  • 5+ years’ experience leading by influence, without formal authority

  • 3+ years' experience supporting senior leaders in a cross-functional environment

  • 3+ years expert-levelproficiencywith all Microsoft Office suite applications

  • 3+ years of experience supporting and engaging with organizational senior leadership and their teams to coordinate priority needs, support internal and external events, and provide effective travel arrangements when necessary

Preferred Qualifications(Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 5:10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization

  • Experience supporting senior executives in complex, matrixed organizations

  • Experience synthesizing senior leader conversations into clear actions and summaries

  • Experience supporting leaders in an Engineering organization

  • Experience developing and delivering presentations to senior leaders

  • Understanding of humanfactorsengineering principles and their application in the Boeing product lifecycle and/or enterprise safety initiatives

  • Applicable andappropriate educational/certificationcredentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Conflict of Interest: 
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Pay & Benefits: 

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract,engageandretainthe 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, anda number ofprograms 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 forSeniorlevel (Level4): $126,650-$171,350

Summary Pay Range forLeadlevel (Level5): $156,400-$211,600


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 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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