Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer (Senior)

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 159,800 - 216,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer in North Charleston, SC. This role involves coordinating with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure compliance for commercial aircraft. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience with FAA regulations and certification processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong technical and communication skills. Competitive salary range of $159,800 - $216,200 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience with FAA Type Certification projects.
• Experience maintaining certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering teams and regulators for certification.
• Review certification plans and ensure compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Experienced with FAA regulations

Technical problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

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.

Position Overview

The Boeing Company is seeking Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineers (Senior) to join the Regulatory Administration and Airworthiness organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This team offers opportunities for career development in aviation regulations and safety. If you are a growth‑minded person with excitement for certification systems, realizing efficiencies, and thrive in an environment of latitude, we encourage you to apply.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate with engineering teams, project administrators, and regulators (may include international regulators/validation authorities) to successfully certify projects for commercial aircraft production teams
• Review certification plans, write letters to regulators, and understand compliance process
• Leading cross‑functional teams resulting in resolution of technical issues.
• Coordinate technical messaging and partnering with the FAA on regulatory issues
• Own, manage, and have/develop technical aptitude to enable execution of process/procedure documents (BPM, BPIs, D6s, D950s, etc.)
• Ensure proper coordination across products, platforms and functional areas to promote culture of compliance to requirements and application of procedures and FAA guidance
• Develop strategic action plans for changes to certification processes and execute those plans through completion
• Contribute to root‑cause corrective action plans for development and execution of noncompliance’s, voluntary disclosures, informal corrective actions, formal corrective actions, etc. including reviewing/researching processes, design practices, analysis, conducting root‑cause analysis, and identifying/owning corrective actions and corrective action plans

Basic Qualifications

• 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.
• Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience working directly with the FAA and/or ODA on Type Certification projects
• 5+ years of experience in developing, contributing and/or maintaining processes, policies, and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering unit member or another FAA delegated member
• Experience working across the certification value stream
• Experience communicating verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences including FAA representation, ODA Leadership, Engineering Unit Members (E‑UM) & Project Administrators (PA), and Program & Functional Leaders
• Experience coaching/teaching E‑UMs, Design Approval Engineers, Technical Specialists, Cert Plan Owners/Authors on certification processes and tool usage
• Experience identifying web application impact due to changes in certification requirements
• Systems thinker capable of making engineering proposals based on data analysis and forecasting wide‑reaching and longer‑term impacts
• Experience developing presentations and presenting to multiple levels of an organization
• Experience investigating and finding solutions to complex technical or regulatory issues
• Experience recognizing and balancing conflicting priorities

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment 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 several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $159,800 - $216,200

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

Export Control Requirements

• 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.

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.