EASA Regulatory Affairs Engineer(Senior or Expert)

Boeing; Köln; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An aerospace leader in Cologne seeks a Senior or Expert EASA Regulatory Affairs Engineer to manage relationships with aviation safety authorities. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 7+ years in the aviation regulatory field, fluent English, and strong communication skills. Candidates will develop regulatory strategies and advocate for business objectives in a collaborative environment. Relocation assistance is available, and candidates will work onsite 2–3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Existing rights to work in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands or Spain.
• 7+ years of experience in Aviation Regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication in a global team environment.

Responsabilités

• Develop relationships with regulatory authorities in Europe.
• Monitor and respond to technical developments.
• Develop communication strategies for stakeholder groups.
• Develop and execute communication strategies and messaging for a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Represent Boeing on technical committees and at conferences or events within Europe.

Connaissances

Fluent in English

Excellent cross-functional teaming

Collaborative problem solving

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Description du poste

EASA Regulatory Affairs Engineer (Senior or Expert)

Boeing Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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 Senior or Expert Regulatory Affairs Engineer for Europe reports to the Global Regulatory Affairs leader based in Brussels, Belgium. The role supports Boeing business units and its Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) as a technical liaison with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and associated member state civil authorities. It partners with the business units, ODA, FAA and EASA counterparts to streamline product type validation and maintains key regulatory relationships in Europe to aid the business in achieving validation.

The Engineer is responsible for analyzing regulatory policy impacting Boeing businesses and for developing and executing project plans to support or mitigate those impacts. They build relationships across the regulatory landscape, industry stakeholders, and Boeing teams to coordinate visibility of, and response to, technical and regulatory issues.

The candidate must have a strong understanding of the overall aviation regulatory environment (ICAO, FAA, and EASA), the processes by which regulations change/develop, and the key government entities responsible for establishing regulations. They must also possess knowledge of the FAA/EASA Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement and the underlying Technical Implementation Procedure, including how to achieve product type certification under Part 21. The role requires a record of technical accomplishment, good oral and written communication skills, ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously, and initiative and leadership to bring tasks to completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and utilize personal and organizational relationships with applicable regulatory authorities within the European region to support stakeholder alignment and success.
• Monitor and respond to technical developments, including certification, validation, safety, and regulatory issues; coordinate and develop impact assessments for regulatory policy changes.
• Develop integrated plans, establish and lead cross‑organizational teams to respond to regulatory and policy changes and proactively advocate for Boeing strategic objectives.
• Develop and execute communication strategies and messaging for a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Represent Boeing on technical committees and at conferences or events within Europe.

Job Details

• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Please submit a CV or resume written in English.
• Candidate must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 35% of the time.
• Candidates are expected to work from our office in the chosen location for at least 2–3 days a week.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
• Existing rights to work in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands or Spain.
• Must be fluent in English language.

Preferred Qualifications – Senior (Level 4)

• 7+ years of experience in Aviation Regulatory environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EASA civil aviation regulation framework, along with knowledge of FAA regulatory framework.
• Experience with regulatory processes, certification, validation, working with civil aviation regulations, safety processes, or policy development.
• Experience working with regulator leadership and employees on civil aviation OEM design, quality, safety aspects including contextualizing product & technical aspects for their understanding.
• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter‑relationships of positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area.
• Excellent cross‑functional teaming, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication in a global team environment.

Preferred Qualifications – Expert (Level 5)

• 10+ years of experience in Aviation Regulatory environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of EASA civil aviation regulation framework, along with knowledge of FAA regulatory framework.
• Experience with regulatory processes, certification, validation, working with civil aviation regulations, safety processes, or policy development.
• Experience working with regulator leadership and employees on civil aviation OEM design, quality, safety aspects including contextualizing product & technical aspects for their understanding.
• Ability to understand the big picture and the inter‑relationships of positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area.
• Excellent cross‑functional teaming, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication in a global team environment.

Nice to Have Skills / Experience

• Direct experience working with EASA to gain Type Certifications or Validations.
• Commercial aircraft design and/or analysis experience.
• Project management capabilities to lead/manage projects.
• Aircraft Design & Certification experience.
• Systems Engineering experience.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 16, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds, including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers, and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.