Associate or Mid-Level Safety Engineer

Boeing; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 94,350 - 127,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for an Associate or Mid-Level Safety Engineer in Everett, WA. The role involves leading system research to identify safety concerns, defining and validating safety and mission assurance, and documenting safety analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in airplane systems design. This is a fully onsite position offering competitive pay. The position will accept applications until January 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience for Level 2 role.
• 5+ years of related work experience for Level 3 role.
• 1+ years in airplane systems design or analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead system research and analysis for fleet hazards.
• Support defining safety and mission assurance.
• Document safety analysis and hazard mitigation.

Skills

Experience in airplane systems design

System safety analysis

Problem-solving in aerospace design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Job Overview

The Boeing Safety, Security, and Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is looking for an Associate (Level 2) or Mid-Level (Level 3) Airplane Safety Engineer to join their Airplane Safety Team within Enterprise Safety Mission Assurance in Everett, WA. Selected candidates will support commercial development programs or commercial in production programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in‑service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns and quantify impact.
• Participate in system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in‑service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns.
• Support identifying safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommend corrective actions using industry best practices.
• Support defining and validating safety, mission success, and airworthiness; incorporate into designs, operations, and procedures.
• Participate in tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify systems meet defined safety and mission assurance requirements.
• Assist with creating and maintaining aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes.
• Contribute by documenting safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards.
• Support creating and maintaining safety and corrective action plans.
• Provide support to ensure mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Participate in establishing global safety advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Level 2: 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years of experience in airplane systems design and/or analysis (e.g., flight controls, hydraulics, avionics, fuels, etc.) and/or systems integration.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience performing system safety analysis and/or studies.
• 1+ years of experience with commercial airplane certification including support to regulator‑facing forums.
• 1+ years of working knowledge of Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Particular Risk Assessment (PRA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and/or System Safety Assessments (SSA).
• 1+ years of experience developing/applying aviation‑related system safety analysis methods such as System Safety Risk Assessments, Fault Tree Analysis, Functional Hazard Assessment.
• Operational experience and/or a Pilot’s license.
• Experience solving complex, ambiguous engineering problems within an aerospace design environment.
• Aerospace industry standards, working group, or industry committee experience (e.g., SAE S‑18, Flight Test Harmonization Working Group, etc.).

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace. 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.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain top talent. The package includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in a range of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid/unpaid time away from work.

Summary Pay Range

• Associate (Level 2): $94,350 – $127,650
• Mid‑Level (Level 3): $114,750 – $155,250

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 19, 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.

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.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is located in Everett, WA and is expected to be 100% onsite.

Visa Sponsorship & Relocation

Employer willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status. This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.