Senior F/A-18 Training Systems Project Engineer

Boeing; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing's Government Training Engineering (GTE) team in Berkeley, MO is seeking a Senior Training Systems Project Engineer to lead agile development and ensure program success for TOFT and LCT training systems. This role acts as the primary technical interface with customers and internal teams to deliver high‑fidelity training products.

The position emphasizes backlog management, system requirements, and cross‑functional coordination with Navy offices, program teams, and suppliers to exceed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of data analytics or computer technology experience.
• 1+ year of project management with Earned Value Management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Creates and manages a prioritized backlog for agile engineering teams.
• Defines system requirements and leads technical planning across projects.
• Interfaces with Navy and internal teams to ensure program success.
• Oversees proposals, SOWs, and supplier collaborations.
• Leads training, mentors junior staff, and ensures quality deliverables.

Skills

Data analytics

Project management

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree

Active Security Clearance

Tools

Jira

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.

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

The Government Training Engineering (GTE) F/A-18 Air Dominance Team is seeking a Senior Training Systems Project Engineer to serve in the role of F/A-18 Training Systems Office of the Chief Engineer in Berkeley, MO. The selected individual will be the primary technical point of contact for both external and internal customer interface and coordination activities to ensure program expectations are met. The F/A-18 Training Systems Project Engineer will have the opportunity to interact with United States Navy (USN) Program Office, & Pilot Training Instructors and shape the future performance of F/A-18 pilot training programs.

The F/A-18 Office of the Chief Engineer Team is responsible for the proposal, development, integration, delivery, and sustainment of a wide range of products directly employed in the training of our F/A-18 operators:

• Tactical Operational Flight Trainers (TOFT)
• Low-Cost Trainer (LCT)

The F/A-18 Training Systems Project Engineer will oversee technical excellence for all development, integration, delivery, and sustainment activities for TOFT and LCTs located at the main operating bases for the F/A-18. Your role includes proposal development, project management, system requirements definition, and technical leadership to guide the team to remarkable solutions. You will be collaborating with the engineering and program teams to maintain a common vision and deliver winning products to ensure Trainer capability exceeds the training needs of the F/A-18 Warfighter.

This is an amazing opportunity to help drive technical excellence across multiple aspects of F/A-18 Training program!

Position Responsibilities

• Creates and manages a prioritized backlog of tasks for agile engineering teams
• Research, analyzes, and compiles complex technical data for company products and system-level concepts in the projected operational environments to optimize effectiveness over the program lifecycle
• Applies complex systems engineering processes, methodologies and tools to the design of system of systems, systems and new product development
• Derives and develops complex architectures, functional requirements, refinements and product designs
• Assists in the integration of technical, cost, value, risks and specialty engineering considerations into definition of the product
• Interfaces with other members of the project or program teams, management, sales and marketing staff, customers and suppliers to meet group, organization and company objectives
• Develops and revises Statements of Work and Supplier Statements of Work
• Performs technical planning and control; maintains and improves processes and software tools
• Participates in Scaled Agile Framework planning and execution
• Oversees training, leads and mentors others

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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
• 5+ years’ experience with data analytics or computer technology
• 1+ year experience managing projects with Earned Value Management reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 7+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master’s degree
• Active Security Clearance
• EVM certified to be a Control Account Manager
• 1+ year experience on one or more F/A-18, F-15, MQ-25 aircraft programs
• 1+ year experience with Jira project management software
• 3+ years project management experience
• 5+ years’ experience with Lean process improvement projects and principles
• Experience performing root cause analysis to identify corrective actions
• Experience developing or reviewing Statements of Work
• Experience developing Basis of Estimates for contract proposals

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) 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 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: $136,850- $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 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.

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.

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.

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.