Lead Project Engineer (Project Engineer)

Boeing; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive complex programs from design through certification and production. This role emphasizes safety, airframe and systems integration, and FDA-regulatory awareness for aircraft programs with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has extensive engineering or system integration background, strong project leadership, and the ability to travel domestically up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering or system integration experience.
• 7+ years leading and/or managing complex projects.
• 5+ years building relationships with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Ability to travel 10% - primarily domestic.

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects and initiatives in safety, certification, and performance as well as program issues as directed by the Program Chief Program Engineer and Director of Engineering.
• Aircraft design and/or analysis experience within Airframe, Flight Sciences, Mission Systems, Propulsion, or Systems Experience with certification, working with FAA regulations and Regulatory Administration.
• Develop integrated plans, establish and lead teams, monitor and respond to technical developments throughout the life of a customer introduction program.
• Manage risk & opportunities, and support cross-functional & cross-Integrated Product Team issues.
• Lead cross-functional technical integration, certification and project management in support of resolving complex issues to help deliver airplanes, return airplanes into service, resolve supply chain issues, mitigate risks, actualize opportunities, delivery and production stream sustainability.
• Lead detailed investigations to ensure system integration and compliance, with requirements and to preclude safety issues.
• Communicate routinely with Internal and External Customers (peers, stakeholders, senior and executive leadership), Regulators and/or suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORs

CAMEO

Earned value management

Job description

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.

This position will be 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead special projects and initiatives in the areas of safety, certification, and performance as well as program issues as directed by the Program Chief Program Engineer and Director of Engineering
• Aircraft design and/or analysis experience within Airframe, Flight Sciences, Mission Systems, Propulsion, or Systems Experience with certification, working with FAA regulations and Regulatory Administration
• Develop integrated plans, establish and lead teams, monitor and respond to technical developments throughout the life of a customer introduction program
• Manage risk & opportunities, and support cross-functional & cross-Integrated Product Team issues
• Lead cross-functional technical integration, certification and project management in support of resolving complex issues to help deliver airplanes, return airplanes into service, resolve supply chain issues, mitigate risks, actualize opportunities, delivery and production stream sustainability
• Lead detailed investigations to ensure system integration and compliance, with requirements and to preclude safety issues
• Communicate routinely with Internal and External Customers (peers, stakeholders, senior and executive leadership), Regulators and/or suppliers

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
• 10+ years’ experience performing complex engineering or system integration work
• 7+ years’ experience in leading and/or managing complex projects
• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers and business partners
• Ability to travel 10% - primarily domestic. There may be short durations where travel needs exceed this value.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across a team representing multiple skill areas with internal and external resources and customers is preferred
• Experience with complex systems development and integration preferred Experience with leading project execution to complete the work statement is preferred
• Experience with implementation and maintenance of systems engineering tools, schedules and metrics (i.e. Earned value management, DOORs, CAMEO)
• Good communication skills and a self-starter that takes initiative without supervision
• Adaptable and able to operate in a dynamic environment to meet objectives on time
• Military certification experience working with MIL-HDBK-516
• Project Management exposure / experience (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008)
• Ability to quickly analyze, understand, organize and communicate complex technical concepts/problems across multiple disciplines
• Take ownership/initiative, pull teams together, establish battle rhythm and remove roadblocks

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.

Shift

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

This position is for 1st shift

401k Plan

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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.

Summary Pay Range (Level 4 - $127,500 - $172,500)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 26, 2026