Lead Flight Control Systems Engineer

Job Description
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Overview
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity.
Technology for today and tomorrow
The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500+ engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.
People-driven culture
At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring together different perspectives and thoughts - enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected. No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people's careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.
With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.
Position Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead system development activities for Flight Control systems (High-lift systems, primary flight control, folding wing systems and relevant systems).
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and peer review for the engineering team to ensure on-time delivery and first-time quality.
• Create and maintain plans, schedules, risk registers (RIOs), and status reports for assigned technical scope.

Systems, Safety & Architecture

• Define and decompose system-level requirements and allocate to subsystems and hardware/software elements. Produce and maintain subsystem specifications, SCDs, critical item development specs, procurement specs, ICDs, and supplier SOWs.
• Lead system safety activities including hazard identification, functional hazard assessment (FHA), system safety assessment (SSA), and requirements for safety mitigation.
• Optimize system architecture for reuse, reliability, maintainability, and safety.
• Identify & lead system-level changes and comply with change management processes.

Verification, Validation & Certification

• Lead V&V activities: Define verification strategies, plan and witness system-level testing, and ensure traceability to requirements. Meet development assurance plan objectives.
• Perform system-level analysis activities (kinematics, system stress coordination, performance/frequency response / control margins / stability, layout and system separation, thermal analyses, dynamic analyses, flight safety and reliability analyses).
• Support FAA/EASA certification processes and documentation; demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Lead stage-gate and development assurance reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, DAR) and meet readiness for certification milestones.

Integration & Supplier Management

• Lead airplane-level system integration and collaborate with cross-functional teams such as avionics, hydraulics, structures, displays, landing gear, maintenance and suppliers.
• Engage suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues; drive corrective actions and assurance activities.
• Perform equipment management responsibilities including procured item review, qualification, and configuration control.
• Support customer engineering activities: investigations, reports, publications, training reviews, safety assessments, service bulletins, and modifications.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate and communicate regularly with Boeing teams and stakeholders; provide periodic updates on technical progress, quality metrics, risks, and milestones.
• Support Boeing India initiatives for engineering excellence, employee development, and customer engagement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) initiatives where applicable.
• Travel as required to suppliers, test sites, and other Boeing locations.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology ( Including Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical , Mechanical, Information Technology ), Computer Science or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• Hands-on experience with Flight Control systems engineering development, integration and testing.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of ARP4754A and ARP4761; familiarity of FAA/EASA regulations
• Expert level competency of CATIA, DOORS, Matlab & Simulink; working knowledge of scripting or programming (MATLAB, C, or Python).
• Experience of working on development assurance / certification processes; working with suppliers for technical deliverables and qualification processes
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; strong stakeholder collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
• High ethical standards, positive attitude, and proactive mindset.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours (early or late as needed) to interface with Boeing personnel around the world.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Prior experience of Boeing or major commercial aircraft programs.
• Experience in service engineering of aircraft systems issues (flight controls, Actuation etc.,).
• Knowledge of DGCA, CEMILAC, MIL or other regional type-certification processes.
• Understanding of RTCA/DO-160, DO-178, DO-254
• Experience with model-based systems engineering tools like Cameo or Rhapsody.
• Experience applying AI/ML to systems engineering or digital engineering workflows
• Certifications in aviation/aerospace system safety, accident/incident analysis, or safety program management

Typical Education & Experience:

• Education/experience typically acquired through a bachelor's in engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Aerospace) and typically 12+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. master's in engineering + 11 years' related work experience).

Relocation

• This position offers relocation within India

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (India)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.