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Lead Project Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2025488907 Category Engineering Leadership Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 15, 2026
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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.

Boeing, Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking motivated, talented Lead Project Engineer to join our Space Launch Systems (SLS) program located in Huntsville, Alabama.

This role provides overall leadership and guidance to the design engineering/technical execution teams and is critical in ensuring the efficient operation of flight hardware production and maintenance, with a focus on problem-solving, and technical authority.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Identifies, manages, and reports on performance metrics for engineering first time quality and on time release

  • Managing production memo status and closure

  • Provides visibility to leadership resources required over the life of the project or program

  • Defines, managing, and mitigates team and program level risks and captures opportunities

  • Leads innovation and Oobeya operating rhythm to support business transformation initiatives

  • Compares actual performance to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned

  • Works under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Experience with project management

  • Experience managing performance metrics

  • Experience using Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience with project management tools or work in process tools (i.e. JIRA, ADO, and/or GitLab)

  • Previous CAM (cost account management) experience

  • Previous experience with developing integrated master schedules and performing schedule risk assessments  

  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written

  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management, customers, and partners

  • Experience gaining trust of team and stakeholders

  • Previous launch vehicle manufacturing experience


NASA Site Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

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 Work Statement:
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 several 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: $136,850 - $185,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 23, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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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