Senior Project Engineer

United StatesFull-time$146k–$198kPosted Jul 14, 2026
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Senior Project Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Southern California Global Design Center Boeing Global Services (BGS) is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to become part of the Commercial Modifications Engineering IPT in Long Beach, California.

We are looking for engaged and motivated engineers to join a team of highly skilled Project Engineers working on complex technical work statements in a fast-paced environment. 

The Project Engineering teams are responsible for overseeing the execution of interior modification projects on all Boeing airplane platforms (including but not limited to 737, 777, and 787). This position offers excellent career growth opportunities and exposure to a wide range technical disciplines and phases of the product life cycle such as design, certification, sustaining, and capability development. 

The selected candidate will perform as technical leader consulting on project proposals, developing integrated project plans, and working closely with program management counterparts and functional engineering teams to enable the successful delivery of high-quality products to our customers. Candidate would also be spearheading emergent technical issue resolution, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the development of future Commercial Modifications capabilities. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Fully understand the project statement of work including safety and certification requirements
  • Facilitates Technical Design Reviews to help drive resolution to complex technical issues
  • Provides engineering and integration leadership to teams across multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external stakeholders and customers
  • Performs as Project Technical Leader guiding the integrated product team (IPT)
  • Develops the integrated project plans, project schedule, statement of work, and certification strategy to support the research and development, ongoing and new business requirements
  • Supports project proposal activities by reviewing statement of work, assessing potential impact to certification or to configuration control, and defining overall effort required to complete the project
  • Oversee the project execution to completion and monitors and reports project technical performance metrics to leadership
  • Identify potential risks to projects and outline coherent action plans for mitigation and resolution
  • Compare actual results to the baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and document the lessons learned
  • Identify and lead improvement initiatives to optimize organizational quality and project flow
  • Work under minimal direction and is proactive
  • Some domestic and/or international travel required

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
  • 5+ years’ experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
  • 5+ years’ experience supporting cross functional teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years' experience as a Technical Lead or Senior Technical Lead on Aerospace Design Vehicles
  • Aircraft Interior commodity experience (Interior commodities are items such as overhead stowage bins, lavatories, galleys, seats, PSU, sidewalls, air grilles, flight deck seats, etc.)
  • Previous experience working in an aircraft modification environment or with Supplemental Type Certifications (STC)
  • Has good understanding of CFR Title 14 FAA Part 25 regulations
  • Experience working with external suppliers
  • Ability to travel domestic & international up to 10% of the time
  • Certification/ Compliance and Regulatory process understanding

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.

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: $146,200 - $197,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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