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Senior BDS Global Engineer

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; Saint Charles, Missouri; Huntsville, Alabama; Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; Houston, Texas; Seal Beach, California; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Huntington Beach, California; Long Beach, California; Berkeley, Missouri; Hazelwood, Missouri; El Segundo, California; St Louis, Missouri; Seattle, Washington; Titusville, Florida; Alexandria, Virginia; Everett, Washington; San Antonio, Texas; Mesa, Arizona; Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2025456358 Category Security Clearance Post Date May. 28, 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.

Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking a Senior Global System Engineerto join the team located in Ridley Park, PA.

The successful candidate will manage the implementation of global engineering strategies by partnering with senior and executive cross-functional leaders in the Enterprise Global Engineering Team, Divisional Chief Engineers, Capabilities, Functional Chief Engineers, Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S), Finance, Global Trade Controls (GTC), Human Resources (HR), Program Management, and Strategy. It requires understanding of international business strategies across the breadth of Boeing businesses. Engagement with technical partners across the range of disciplines, from materials to manufacturing, aerodynamics to environmental performance, manufacturing to systems, and export networks to purchase services is important to success in this role.

We do cool things in BDS Global Engineering and collaborate with our teammates throughout the world to shape our future!

Position Responsibilities:  

  • Lead development of global engineering strategy, goals, and objectives in collaboration with BDS Engineering leadership

  • Work with BDS Division, Program, and Capability leaders to identify, capture, and develop work statements strategically aligned to global sites.

  • Manage BDS Global Engineering project portfolio including business case impacts, risks, opportunities and communicate performance and health to stakeholders

  • Establish cadence with our teammates in Boeing India, Poland, BDUK, and Australia

  • Collaborate with global site focals to track opportunities and headcount projections at each site.

  • Identify critical skill growth opportunities and development within the ecosystem

  • Work across organizational boundaries collaborating with Global Trade Controls on licensing and export compliance, IT on tool access, Finance on funding and headcount planning, and global stakeholders on facilitating project integration to meet program needs.

  • Define and maintain the operating rhythm architecture with cross-functional coordination to prepare for and facilitate of executive level meetings

  • Apply project management skills to lead or support global engineering projects

  • Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical personnel at all organization levels

  • Domestic / international travel up to 10-25% time

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.

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 leading through influence and partnering with leadership on projects and initiatives in support of global engineering projects

  • 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners around the globe

  • 5+ years of work experience project management in including business case definition, scope, planning, scheduling and execution of complex projects

  • Experience leading and driving engineering strategies and/or processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):  

  • Experience with our Global Engineering teams (example India, Poland, UK, and Australia)

  • Natural leadership style

  • Ability to make sense of complex issues and communicate information simply

  • Experience developing and presenting recommendations to executive level management

  • Experience with Export Regulations and 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 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 (level 4): $128,350 - $173,650

Summary Pay Range (level 5): $157,250 - $212,750


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 07, 2025


Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

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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