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The B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) is looking for a Senior Project Engineer (Prime Engineer) to join our team and make an immediate impact on our programs in Oklahoma City.
This is a high visibility role with technical assignments that directly support the Program's top-level goals, initiatives, and challenges. The project engineer provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and USAF customers. You will develop statements of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. You will work with USAF customers and management to obtain approval, identify and manage changes to statement of work and assess the impact of those changes, and incorporate changes into statements of work.
You will have responsibility to coordinate proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules. Directs proposal development to complete the work statement and identifies corrective actions to improve project or team performance. You provide technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans and lead project execution to complete the work statement. You will have opportunities to lead and collaborate with people from all over the world, to create and deliver innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
Position Responsibilities:
- Be the Prime Engineer supporting the B-52 development programs: the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP).
- Works as part of an integrated proposal team alongside Program Management, Finance, Scheduling, Pricing and Estimating, Contracts, Supplier Management and other key organizations.
- Responsible for developing Statement of work break outs by function, ensuring the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) is accurate and allocated to the program teams, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) data is approved and covers the scope of work.
- Responsible for tracking all identified issues to closure prior to submitting a proposal. Works directly with the USAF customer and executive leadership.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
- 10+ years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating statements of work
- 10+ years of experience representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources
- 10+ years of experience with USG proposals
- 5+ years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating statements of work and proposals on EMD programs
- 5+ years of experience with Bomber modifications and/or upgrades
- Ability to travel 10% - primarily domestic. There may be short duration where travel needs exceed this value.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Experience working across a team representing multiple skill areas with internal and external resources and customers is preferred
- Experience with complex systems development and integration preferred Experience with leading project execution to complete the work statement is preferred
- Experience with implementation and maintenance of systems engineering tools, schedules and metrics (i.e. Earned value management, DOORs, CAMEO)
- Good communication skills and a self-starter that takes initiatives without supervision
- Adaptable and able to operate in a dynamic environment to meet objectives on time
- Certification and/or experience working with Mil-Hdbk-516 Project Management exposure / experience (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008)
- Ability to quickly analyze, understand, organize and communicate complex technical concepts/problems across multiple disciplines
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Union:
This is not a union-represented position.
Relocation:
Relocation is not a eligible benefit in this position.
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.
401k Plan:
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.
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: Level 5 - $153,000 - $207,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 18, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, computer science, engineering data science, or equivalent related field
- 10+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating statements of work
- 10+ years of experience representing multiple skill areas with internal and external resources
- 10+ years of experience with U.S. government proposals
- 5+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating statements of work and proposals on EMD programs
- 5+ years of experience with bomber modifications and/or upgrades
- Ability to travel 10%, primarily domestically
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required
- U.S. Person status required for export-control compliance
- Experience working across multidisciplinary teams with internal and external resources and customers
- Experience with complex systems development and integration
- Experience leading project execution to complete work statements
- Experience implementing and maintaining systems engineering tools, schedules, and metrics, including Earned Value Management, DOORS, or CAMEO
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
- Adaptability in dynamic environments and ability to meet objectives on time
- Mil-HDBK-516 certification or experience
- Project management exposure or experience, such as PMBOK or ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008
- Ability to analyze, organize, and communicate complex technical concepts across disciplines
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as highly competitive, with immediate eligibility for many roles and a student‑loan match feature that counts qualified payments toward the company match. Plan documents and recent amendments signal active maintenance and reliability of the program.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are complemented by specialty offerings like AccessHope cancer support, Hinge Health for musculoskeletal care, and on‑demand virtual primary care for those enrolled in Boeing plans. Mental health access via Spring Health includes no‑cost counseling and coaching sessions with first‑day eligibility for many benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at full pay, adoption assistance, surrogacy support, and backup child and elder care underscore a robust family‑oriented design. Policies indicate many benefits start quickly after hire, improving practical access for new parents.
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