The Boeing Company
SeniorProjectEngineer
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“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.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
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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