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Project Engineer (Senior)

Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID JR2025457840 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 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 F/A-18 SEIT team has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer (Senior) to support the F/A-18 international programs in Hazelwood, Missouri. The Project Engineer partners with program management, avionics integrators, and logistics integrators to develop holistic sustainment solutions to international customers.  The Project Engineer is the primary technical point of contact for all air vehicle engineering issues and general support activities for the F/A-18 international customers and the US Navy program office.   

This is an excellent customer-facing opportunity to gain experience interfacing with diverse customers, partner with program management to achieve program objectives, demonstrate leadership skills, and expand professional networks. As part of an experienced small team, you will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of aircraft program sustainment. The successful candidate must have excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. A strong dedication to customer satisfaction is essential as well as the ability to effectively team with Boeing IPTs, customers, and suppliers.  Aircraft structural analysis experience and experience managing projects is required.  Knowledge of the F/A-18 aircraft systems, understanding of the in-service engineering process, knowledge of the Foreign Military Sales process, and familiarity with export and contract requirements are preferred.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Work directly with US Navy and international customers to understand airframe/aero-structure issues and develop solutions with the support of the Boeing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to meet or exceed international country requirements
  • Facilitate tasking and communication with Boeing, US Navy, and foreign military customers in support of international country F/A-18 program objectives and ensure all Air Vehicle engineering issues are being addressed
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplined teams, including avionics and logistics integrators, engineering IPTs, Contracts, and Export
  • Respond to requests for support service estimates, technical information, and other queries
  • Assist in resolving problems generated during flight operations and maintenance activities
  • Deliver CDRLs and other customer requirements
  • Manage problem investigations, tracking, reporting and resolution
  • Participate in In-Service Support Reviews (ISSRs), Technical Coordination Meetings (TCMs), and other meetings as required
  • Some International and domestic travel is required

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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.
  • 5+ years of experience with structural/airframe engineering on the FA-18 or other tactical aircraft
  • 5+ years of experience coordinating the operational aspects of ongoing projects, and serving as liaison between project and team, finance, planning, scheduling, and management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 1+ years of experience working on proposals and/or estimates
  • 1+ years of experience with Application Security, Export, Global Trade Control requirements

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

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: $114,750 - $155,250


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 28, 2025


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

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. Top 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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