Principal Project Engineer

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Principal Project Engineerto join the Space Electronics One Boeing & New Business team located in El Segundo, California. 

This exciting high visibility role leads a talented multi-functional engineering team developing state-of-the-art avionics units for military and commercial aircraft applications.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Lead avionics development projects from design concept through production.

• 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 deliver units by resolving supply chain issues, mitigating risks, actualizing opportunities, and establishing an efficient production stream

• 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 is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

• 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

• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading development programs

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry

• Minimum 5+ years leading cross-functional engineering/test teams

• Minimum 5+ years of project management experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Tier5/SSBI

• 10+ years of experience managing hardware projects or programs for space systems, defense, or aerospace industries

• Familiarity with Boeing engineering processes and procedures

• Experience developing and managing budget baselines and Estimates At Complete (EAC)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200

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Contingent Upon Award Program

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