Senior Project Engineer

The Boeing Company; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential signing bonus

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the Flight Simulation Labs. This onsite role leads project execution across design, test and integration of flight simulators for military programs. Strong PM, leadership, and EV/MS growth required; US citizenship, ability to obtain clearance, and travel up to 10% may apply.

You'll collaborate with Navy/USAf teams and support proposals, scheduling, and performance metrics in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• 5+ years of project management or project scheduling experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading a team or a project.
• 3+ years building relationships with internal/external customers.
• 3+ years managing capital projects.
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution in design, procurement, building, integration and testing of Flight Simulators and related infrastructure.
• Collaborate with multiple teams in fast-paced, agile environments to meet critical dates.
• Direct proposal development and define activities, resources and milestones to complete the work.
• Provide technical, business and integration leadership for project plans and delivery.
• Delegate tasks to team members while ensuring technical correctness of products and services.
• Produce estimates supporting earned value management (CAM) and baselines.
• Assess project performance against baseline plans, efficiencies and lessons learned.
• Engage with Boeing program personnel and external Navy/USAF personnel as needed.
• Drive process improvements and support problem resolution.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Customer relationship

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field

US citizenship / ability to obtain security clearance

Tools

EVM (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.

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer for the Flight Simulation Labs, located in Berkeley, MO.

The Flight Simulation Labs organization has expertise supporting marketing, design, development, integration, test and training objectives for Boeing military aircraft. As a project engineer, you will provide technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of simulation environments for such programs as T-7, F-15, F-18, and MQ-25. The Project Engineer will lead the project execution for the full product design life cycle including, but not limited to, proposal development, estimates, scheduling, requirements, design, acceptance test procedures and associated engineering maintenance support.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works with various customers and teams to lead project execution in the design, procurement, building, integration, and testing of Flight Simulators, Trainers, Manned Flight Hardware Simulators, Avionic Test Benches and Facility Infrastructure
• Works in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, engaging with multiple teams and being responsive to agile requirements and critical path customer need dates
• Directs proposal development and leads project execution by identifying activities, resources and events required to complete the work statement
• Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans
• Delegates responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services
• Produces estimates in support of EVM (earned value management) acting as a CAM (control account management)
• Assess project performance by holding actual results accountable to baseline plan, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned
• Identifies performance metrics
• Engages in direct and frequent interaction with internal Boeing program personnel and occasionally external Navy and USAF personnel (program management, technical teams, and fabrication technicians)
• Drives process improvements and support problem resolution

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Berkeley, MO.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim/Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/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
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in project management or project scheduling
• 5+ years of experience leading a team or a project
• 3+ years of experience in building relationships with internal and/or external customers
• 3+ years managing capital projects
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience with CAM (cost account manager) in EVM (earned value management)
• Experience in mechanical design and analysis
• Experience with U.S. Navy and Air Force customers
• 3+ years of experience in avionics, electrical,mechanical,and/or a mission systems role
• Experience in Agile Methodologies and tools
• Participated in every phase of a product lifecycle (e.g. requirements definition, systems design, systems development, systems integration, systems test and systems support)

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.

Total Rewards:

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.

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.

Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 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.