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KC-46 Airplane Integration Office - Senior Certification Engineer

Everett, Washington Job ID JR2025453124 Category Security Clearance Post Date May. 10, 2025 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, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a broad range of experience levels to include Mid-Level, Senior and Lead KC-46 Program Integration Engineers within the KC-46 Airplane Integration Office covering CPE/Engineering leadership directed projects.

This position is located in Everett, WA.

This is a high visibility role with technical assignments that directly support the KC-46 program’s top level goals, initiatives, and challenges. This position offers the potential to broaden skills and experience across multiple engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate will be willing to stretch beyond their experience base and lead where process definition may not exist or is unclear. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work under consultative direction, has excellent people skills, and has the ability to negotiate, build consensus, and deliver results. A quick learner that possesses the ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts across multiple disciplines

The selected candidate will provide technical, business, and integration leadership for the KC-46 Program on technical issues requiring cross-functional and cross-organization leadership.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES              

  • Develop integrated plans, establish and lead teams, monitor and respond to technical developments, risk management, and manage all aspects of projects to closure
  • Solid technical background in at least one of the following disciplines: Airframe, Flight Sciences, Interiors, Propulsion, or Systems, and an understanding of certification processes
  • Demonstrate record of successful management of complex airplane level integration projects from concept to in-service implementation, technical accomplishment, leadership, and good oral and written communication skills

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 3+ years of experience with Program, Project and Product Management Best Practices
  • Experience working across multiple engineering disciplines
  • 3+ years of experience providing technical leadership for an engineering team
  • Experience as a self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills, and a focus on translating technically complex issues into simple, easy to understand concepts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Active security clearance
  • Experience with Military or Commercial aircraft design and/or analysis experience within Airframe, Flight Sciences, Interiors, Propulsion, or Systems
  • Experience with delivery and certification processes, working with FAA regulations, and Regulatory Administration
  • Experience working across multiple business units and/or complex organizations
  • Experience with leading major design changes through multiple phases of product lifecycle
  • Experience communicating with senior leadership and program customers
  • Ability to work out of comfort zone, where process definition does not exist or is unclear
  • Ability to take ownership / initiative, pull teams together, establish battle rhythm, remove roadblocks

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Shift:

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.

Summary Pay Range: 

Mid-Level: $104,550 - 141,450

Senior: $128,350 – 173,650

Lead: $157,250 – 212,750


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 23, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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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