The Boeing Company

SeniorProjectEngineer

$165–223k Hazelwood, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Project Engineer at The Boeing Company. Skills: Project execution, Cross-functional teams, Avionics standards. Plan project execution. Drive project execution”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver hardware on schedule; Deliver hardware within budget; Achieve cost targets; Enhance first-time quality

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 20% travel, U. S. Citizenship Required, Security Clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent, 5+ years of program or project management experience, 5+ years of supporting Defense programs, 5+ years experience leading projects or programs utilizing Earned Value management and RIO management, 5+ years of experience integrating and managing electrical/avionics hardware or subsystems, Experience working in design, development, integration, verification, validation, and certification of hardware line replaceable units (LRUs), U. S. Person as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120.62, Active U. S. Secret Security Clearance

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, Advanced technical certifications, PMP certification, Direct experience with DO-254 and DO-178 processes, Experience managing subcontractors and supplier technical performance

What You'll Do.

Plan project execution

Drive project execution

Coordinate cross-functional teams

Ensure technical compliance

Deliver customer-ready hardware

Support Platform Mission Computers

Oversee daily operations

Develop communication materials

Deliver executive presentations

Lead engineering staff

Mentor technical staff

Inspire engineering staff

Cultivate relationships

Sustain relationships

Review technical strategies

Approve technical strategies

Monitor cost adherence

Monitor schedule adherence

Provide feedback to leadership

Support organizational initiatives

Support change management

Assist Product Family Director

Assist Program Manager

Ensure alignment with Boeing Values

Ensure alignment with Program Management Best Practices

Collaborate across Boeing Business Units

Collaborate across functional areas

Drive integrated solutions

Identify process improvements

Implement process improvements

Enhance first-time quality

Direct electronic development projects

Direct avionics development projects

Manage project schedules

Manage technical risks

Manage EVMS reporting

Assess impact of changes

Negotiate SOW modifications

Define technical requirements

Define verification strategies

Define acceptance criteria

Coordinate hardware development efforts

Coordinate software development efforts

Coordinate FPGA development efforts

Ensure seamless integration

Ensure compliance with avionics standards

Ensure compliance with environmental requirements

Lead cross-functional trade studies

Lead technical decision-making processes

Oversee integration activities

Oversee verification activities

Oversee validation activities

Manage laboratory test plans

Manage flight-test resources

Serve as technical liaison

Serve as programmatic liaison

Support program reviews

Champion engineering best practices

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Hardware teams; Firmware teams; Software teams; Systems teams; Test teams; Manufacturing teams; Direct reports; Boeing Business Units; Functional areas; Customers; Suppliers

Communication Scope

Organizational reviews; Executive presentations; Customer liaison; Supplier liaison; Program reviews

Process & Methodology

Program management, Project management, Earned Value Management System, EVMS, RIO management, Schedule adherence, Cost adherence, Technical risks, Statement of Work (SOW)

Full Job Description

Senior Project Engineer **Company:** The Boeing Company 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. The Boeing Company is looking for a **Senior Project Engineer​** to join the **Defense Computing Solutions** team in **Hazelwood, MO.** This role is responsible for planning and driving project execution, coordinating cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware/FPGA, software, systems, test, manufacturing), ensuring technical compliance to avionics standards, and delivering customer-ready hardware on schedule and within budget through Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The selected candidate will support Platform Mission Computers for proprietary defense applications to support the war fighter. This includes the full lifecycle engineering development from concept to operations, requirements development, design, build, test, certification, and deployment of avionics hardware. This role requires strong system engineering, analytical, problem-solving, and program/project management skills in a fast-paced team environment working with avionic hardware, firmware, software, and systems engineers. **Position Responsibilities:** * Oversee daily operations and execution of a large team responsible for designing, developing, integrating, testing, certifying, and deploying complex safety-critical avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for internal Boeing Platform Partners. * Develop and deliver communication materials for organizational reviews and executive-level presentations. * Lead, mentor, and inspire engineering and technical staff across software, hardware, and systems integration disciplines. * Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports to support collaboration and alignment. * Review and approve

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