Senior or Principal Aviation Domain Expert - Safety & Analytics Integration

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Everett, WA, USA
In-Office
141K-231K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead integration of aviation safety and airworthiness domain expertise with analytics to drive actionable safety improvements. Elicit stakeholder needs, define analytic requirements, interpret results with operational context, mentor team members, and engage internal and external SMEs, operators, and regulators to validate findings and influence mitigations.
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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 seeking a Senior (Level 4) or Principal (Level 5) Aerospace Safety & Airworthiness Engineer to join our organization onsite in Everett, WA. This role will work in the Aerospace Safety Analytics (ASA) team and support the Chief Aerospace Safety Office (CASO).
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Senior (Level 4) or Principal (Level 5) Aerospace Safety & Operations Engineers.
The ASA team combines safety and airworthiness engineering with analytics to produce actionable insights that reduce risk across Boeing products and operations. You will be expected to be a hands on catalyst and people multiplier who brings deep aircraft systems or flightdeck operational expertise to the ASA team. You will translate stakeholder needs into prioritized analytic questions/requirements, add real world engineering or operational context to analytic outputs, and shape activities that leverage company and industry expertise to drive measurable safety improvements. You will partner with ASA data scientists and engineers, program SMEs, operators, and regulators to ensure analyses are traceable, reproducible, and practically useful.
Primary responsibilities:
  • Establish and lead processes and activities to understand and elicit safety challenges and concerns and ensure that the team's data and findings are effectively communicated and integrated into design, operational, or procedural processes.
  • Lead and inform the development of requirements for analytic products to empower meaningful and practical real-world safety improvements.
  • Interface with stakeholders and users to gather needs, translate them into prioritized, actionable questions and success criteria, and shape messaging so findings drive practical change.
  • Partner closely with ASA data scientists and engineers to interpret analytic results, provide operational or engineering context, and ensure analyses answer the right questions.
  • Serve as an on team resource for how aircraft are operated or how aircraft systems are designed; when needed, identify and engage designated external SMEs, translate ASA needs for them, and incorporate SME input into a coherent, practical approach.
  • Mentor ASA team members to grow domain fluency and improve the team's ability to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and deliver impactful recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal program SMEs, airlines/operators, and regulatory contacts to expedite data access, validate findings, and influence mitigations.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
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
  • Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Aeronautical field (including Aerospace engineering background, Flight Deck operations, Piloting, Flight Planning (International), Aircraft Dispatch experience, Commercial Airline Operations, Military flight operations)
  • 5+ years of experience with business operations and/or business process improvements
  • 5+ years of technical leadership and team leadership experience
  • Experience with implementing design requirements in the operational environment
  • Experience interfacing with and presenting to senior and/or executive leadership, including creating executive level briefings
  • Business acumen and relationship skills needed to build partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
  • Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience working with Boeing Commercial Aircraft
  • Experience leading technical teams (people management, mentoring, performance management)
  • Knowledge of FAA and EASA certification processes
  • Experience with Aviation data experience
  • Experience working with projects, teams, and/or leaders in the analytics and/or data science space
  • Pursing a PhD in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar related field

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:
  • Senior (Level 4): $141,100 - $190,900
  • Principal (Level 5): $170,850 - $231,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 13, 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.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent
  • Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Aeronautical field (aerospace engineering, flight deck operations, piloting, flight planning, aircraft dispatch, commercial or military flight operations)
  • 5+ years of experience with business operations and/or business process improvements
  • 5+ years of technical leadership and team leadership experience
  • Experience implementing design requirements in the operational environment
  • Experience interfacing with and presenting to senior/executive leadership, including creating executive-level briefings
  • Business acumen and relationship skills to build partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers
  • Position is 100% onsite at specified Boeing location (Everett, WA)
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
  • Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience (alternative senior level)
  • Experience working with Boeing Commercial Aircraft
  • Experience leading technical teams (people management, mentoring, performance management)
  • Knowledge of FAA and EASA certification processes
  • Experience with aviation data
  • Experience working with analytics and/or data science teams
  • Pursing a PhD in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
  • Healthcare Strength Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g., cancer support and centers of excellence), with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care, coaching, and access to licensed therapists are included.

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