C-17 Senior Project Engineer

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On Site
USD 150,450.00 - 203,550.00 per year
Full Time

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Project Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Verification And Validation
Publications
Budget Management
Finance
Agile
Project Management
Communication
Management
IT Management
SOW
Project Implementation
Performance Metrics
Productivity
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Job Details

C-17 Senior Project Engineer

Company:
The Boeing Company

The C-17 Avionics & Flight Controls (AVFC) team is seeking a C-17 Project Engineer to perform critical project engineering duties in support of a new development program starting in mid-2025. This position will be based in Long Beach, California. This position reports the manager of Development & Integration for the AVFC organization. A key attribute of this position is the ability to provide strong technical leadership over execution in several areas of the new development program. These could include avionics development (both hardware and software), electrical installation, laboratories, suppliers, verification & validation, and technical publications. Another key attribute is to drive successful outcomes through the ability to understand the responsibilities and tasks performed by various engineering departments/disciplines, the interaction between departments/disciplines, and how their products/processes affect one another. Also, must have extensive knowledge of budget management principles and practices, and apply that knowledge to direct healthy financial performance. Strong knowledge of how Agile development methods are applied to achieve successful project outcomes is highly desired.

A successful candidate will possess a wide range of project management, engineering, organizational, and communication skills. This includes the ability to build a successful team, integrate into the business environment, and plan/organize in alignment with the AVFC organization's strategic goals. It also includes the skill to interact with customers at all levels, actively seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs. The selected candidate will direct and manage complex project schedules requiring interface with internal/external organizations and suppliers. The selected candidate will have extensive and specialized ability to identify and resolve project related issues and provide solutions and/or recommendations to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Provides technical leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.
  • Identifies and manages changes to statement of work and assesses the impact of those changes and incorporates changes into statement of work.
  • Negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules.
  • Leads project execution to complete the work statement.
  • Identifies performance metrics.
  • Plans, identifies and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.
  • Assigns responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services.
  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
  • Identifies corrective actions to improve project or team performance.
  • Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.
  • Works under consultative direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering
  • 14+ years' experience with avionics development

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Avionics hardware and software development experience in a leadership role

Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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: $150,450 - $203,550

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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