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Mid-Level OR Lead Retrofit Technical Specialist (Retrofit & Repair)

Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID JR2025472493 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 12, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing is currently looking for a Mid-Level OR Lead Retrofit F-15 Technical Specialist for our F-15 Retrofit Engineering Team, whose mission is to provide modification, retrofit, and support for the F-15 aircraft.  Our vision is to provide world class, high quality, and timely Retrofit Planning, Time Compliance Technical Order and Retrofit Installation Instruction Authoring, Retrofit Project Management, Validation and Verification, Retrofit Kit Management and Installation Support.  The Boeing Company’s F-15 Retrofit Team requires a retrofit and repair technical specialist to assist with the design, development and update of retrofit installation drawings (RIDS) and Time Compliance Technical Directives, as well as mod-site support for the F-15 programs in Saint Louis, MO.

Job Description Summary:

Leads definition and development of retrofit technical documents detailing retrofit modifications and installations. Develops estimates and analyses for complex modifications involving multiple impacted systems or platform configurations. Collaborates with internal functions to resolve issues such as parts and material obsolescence. Leads retrofit kit first article quality validation/verification activities. Manages kit delivery schedule, plan performance and initiates remedial action. Provides on-site support of complex retrofit installations related to maintenance, modifications, and repairs based on established customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Leads the drafting of retrofit installation drawings.​

Position Responsibilities:

  • Knowledge to research delivered and previously modified product configuration (e.g., aircraft, spacecraft, support/test equipment) and ability to develop all material requirements.
  • Knowledge of location and use of resource data (e.g., company and vendor design resources, standard parts, process and specifications
  • Researches and analyzes engineering data to develop and evaluate retrofit/repair product configurations.
  • Develops and defines customer retrofit/repair requirements.
  • Creates/authors retrofit technical documents and retrofit installation drawings.
  • Writes technical documents with clear, concise technical prose
  • Identifies and defines requirements for retrofit kit definition, development and delivery.
  • Reviews engineering data packages to determine configuration requirements. Identifies required parts, materials and consumables.
  • Provides technical resolution for retrofit and modification related problems.
  • Validates engineering bill of materials and analyzes gaps.
  • Defines configuration requirements and creates an installable modification package. 
  • Supports internal and external customers.
  • Develops estimates and analyses for retrofit projects.
  • Coordinates and obtains regulatory agency retrofit kit approval.
  • Analyzes and resolves modification procedures and parts/material issues.
  • Supports certification and verification/validation efforts as needed.
  • Support of MOD lines

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be willing to travel 25% of the time (Domestic and/or International)
  • 5+ years of reading and understanding engineering blueprints/drawings. (8+ for Lead role)
  • 5+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word (8+ for Lead Role)
  • 1 to 2 years’ experience with analyzing and interpreting engineering data for inclusion into maintenance manuals and technical publications (3+ years for Lead role)
  • Must have experience 1 to 2 years of F15 aircraft experience for Mid-Level. (3+ years for Lead role.)
  • Knowledge of researching design resources, standard parts, process specs to research previously modified product configurations.
  • Knowledge of retrofit kitting process
  • Ability to write clear, concise technical prose. Ability to apply technical knowledge and knowledge of fundamental writing skills for a variety of technical publications.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years’ experience working on military or commercial aircraft
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, aviation, aerospace.
  • Experience with the F-15 aircraft maintenance
  • Experience working with drawings that define the engineering, special engineering, special tooling, retrofit kit packaging, independent work packages and material requirements for accomplishment of inspections, modifications, improvement changes, and repairs of delivered products.
  • Experience authoring Technical Orders and/or Time Compliance Technical Orders.
  • Experience in Retrofit Modifications.
  • Experience working in BIRKS, REDARs, PSDS, RCS.

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+1 years' related work experience, 7 years' related work experience, etc.).

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. 

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

Pay Transparency & Total Rewards:

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Experienced-Level Summary Pay Range: $89,923 - $132,993

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 27, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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