Lead Project Engineer (F-18 Programs)

Job Description
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The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Project Engineer (F-18 Programs) to join the F/A-18 Project Engineering Team located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. The selected candidate will be the single technical point of contact to the F/A-18 customer and Boeing leadership for various engineering changes. The candidate will also maintain technical management of the project by preparing project plans and measuring progress. It is expected that daily communication and coordination with the customer is a part of the battle rhythm.
Position Responsibilities:

• Leads Engineering Change Proposal activity from RFP (Request from Proposal) and proposal development, through execution and contract delivery / closeout
• Coordinates with technical leads, other program product teams, suppliers, and Boeing Global Services as appropriate to ensure proposal and project statement of work are executed on time
• Identifies and maintains day-to-day oversight of cost, schedule, and performance metrics and reporting to leadership
• Maintains working-level customer relationships on the effort
• Manages and ensures deliverables are submitted on time
• Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program
• Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity
• Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned
• Provides technical, business and integration for the development and execution of projector team plan

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Berkeley, MO.
Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim/Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/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
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in engineering
• 1+ years of experience in project or program management
• 5 or more years of experience communicating with internal and external customers
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite
• Sufficient knowledge and experience of other related engineering disciplines to allow their integration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience managing cost and schedule performance using Earned-Value Management (EVM) principles
• Experience developing and/or maintaining customer-focused metrics and reporting
• Experience supporting the F/A-18 or other military program

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.
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 03, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.