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Mid-Level Systems Engineer (C-17 Airworthiness)

Long Beach, California Job ID JR2026495233 Category Engineering - Systems Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 24, 2026 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.

We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and highly collaborative individuals who possess an insatiable curiosity and a passion for exploring design architecture details. As a C-17 Airworthiness Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the C-17 airplane programs, focusing on services and modernization efforts. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure airworthiness as we implement  design changes across the fleet.

A successful candidate will possess a robust foundation in engineering principles and a deep understanding of certification processes. They will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within a diverse engineering team. Additionally, the candidate will exhibit a proactive mindset, taking initiative to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects efficiently.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Airworthiness Assessment: Evaluate project plans for potential airworthiness impacts and assess project development and test artifacts for their relevance to airworthiness criteria.
  • Requirements Development and Management: Develop, manage, and maintain airworthiness requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and customer needs.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external customers to ensure compliance with airworthiness criteria and collaborate with Design Engineers to produce necessary artifacts and data that meet regulatory standards.
  • Compliance Packages: Create and submit comprehensive airworthiness compliance packages.
  • Methodology Familiarity: Demonstrate familiarity with airworthiness methodologies and criteria, with a preference for MIL-STD 516C.
  • Systems Engineering Application: Apply Systems Engineering principles, tools, and techniques to the design, technical documentation, testing, and certification of aircraft.
  • Systems Thinking: Understand the broader context and interrelationships within the system, recognizing how changes in one area can impact others. Utilize systems thinking principles to enhance performance.
  • Technical Knowledge: Possess knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and both loadable and non-loadable software.
  • Data Analysis: Collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data effectively; summarize findings and develop conclusions and recommendations based on relevant data sources.
  • Verification and Validation: Understand verification, validation, certification, and qualification processes, including governing regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Documentation: Assess and document test or analysis data to demonstrate compliance.
  • Issue Resolution: Resolve cross-functional technical issues as they arise.
  • Software Proficiency: Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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
  • 5+ years' working within a related engineering discipline (i.e., Payloads, Structures, Electrical, Cabin Systems, etc.)
  • 3+ years’ experience in a role requiring project/program management skills and good understanding of aircraft systems and modifications.
  • Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Aircraft Interior commodity experience (Interior commodities are items such as overhead stowage bins, lavatories, galleys, seats, passenger service units, sidewalls, air grilles, seats, etc.)
  • Experience working in a cross-functional environment.
  • Experience in leading teams or projects
  • Experience with Engineering, Modifications, Proposal development, and Contracts.
  • Experience working in an aircraft modification environment or with Supplemental Type Certification (STC)
  • Experience with 14 CFR Part 25 regulations
  • Ability to travel domestically & international up to 10% of the time

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) process.

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. 

Pay & Benefits:

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: $119,850- $162,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 28, 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

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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