Senior Project Engineer

Boeing; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 153,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boeing in Oklahoma City is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive safety, certification and performance initiatives. The role focuses on aircraft design/analysis, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional program management, requiring deep experience and U.S. citizenship for security clearance.

The position is 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, with a 1st shift and relocation consideration. Expect travel around 10% domestically and collaboration with executive leadership and regulators.

Qualifications

• 14+ years’ experience performing complex engineering or system integration work.
• 9+ years’ experience leading and/or managing complex projects.
• 7+ years experience building relationships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers and business partners.
• Willingness to travel 10% - primarily domestic.

Responsibilities

• Lead special projects and initiatives in safety, certification, and performance.
• Oversee aircraft design/analysis across Airframe, Flight Sciences, Propulsion, or Systems with FAA regulatory experience.
• Develop integrated plans and lead teams through customer introduction programs.
• Manage risk, opportunities, and cross-functional issues across IPTs to deliver airplanes and production readiness.
• Communicate with internal/external customers, regulators, and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Earned value management

DOORs

CAMEO

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.

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

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance Final Post-Start for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

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
• 14+ years’ experience performing complex engineering or system integration work
• 9+ years’ experience in leading and/or managing complex projects
• 7+ 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 (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 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.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Union

This is not a union-represented position.

401k Plan

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.

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

Level 5: $153,000 - $207,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 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

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance Final Post-Start 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.