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Payloads Engineering Unit Member / FAA Designated Engineering Representative

Everett, Washington; Seattle, Washington Job ID 00000435227 Category Security Clearance Post Date Dec. 12, 2024 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Safety, Certification and Airworthiness (SCAW) is currently looking for an experienced or senior, Payloads Engineering Unit Member (E-UM) / FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or an individual who possess experience to become a potential Payloads Engineering Unit Member (E-UM) / FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to support teams based out of Everett, WA and/or Seattle, WA.

In this role, the candidate will perform or be gaining experience to perform FAA finding of compliance activity for CFR 14 Part 25 aircraft as part of the Boeing Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) as an ODA Engineering Unit Member for the Payloads discipline. The candidate will support a varied portfolio of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) activities across multiple BDS programs and sites.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads analysis of certification planning, testing, and artifacts to find compliance to FAA regulations.

  • Provide subject matter expert (SME) support to programs and engineers in the Payloads discipline.

  • Mentor to become Engineering Unit members.

  • Stay current with design industry trends and methodologies.

  • Travel globally to supplier locations and Boeing sites, 25% of the time

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (see education and experience for the levels below)

  • 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’ experience with Payloads design

  • 3+ years’ experience with showing or finding compliance to FAA regulations.

  • Interest in pursuing appointment as Payloads Engineering Unit Member and/or FAA DER

  • Ability to travel to supplier locations and Boeing sites 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • FAA DER candidate or Engineering Unit Member in Training at an ODA

  • 8+ years’ experience with Payloads design

  • Active U.S. Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 3 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). 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, computer 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 (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation

This position offers relocation 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:

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.

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

Summary pay range for level 3: Everett or Seattle, WA - $96,050 - $129,950

Summary pay range for level 4: Everett or Seattle, WA - $120,700 - $163,300

Applications for this position will be accepted until 02/14/25.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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