Lead Project Engineer

Job Description

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Overview

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a motivated Lead Project Engineer to support the Fighters programs. The selected candidate will be the single technical point of contact to the F / A-18 or F-15 customers 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's expected that daily communication and coordination with the customer is a part of the battle rhythm. The selected candidate may be responsible to lead a portfolio of similar engineering change efforts with technical oversight of peers.

Responsibilities

• Leads Engineering Change Proposal activity from RFP and proposal development, through execution and contract delivery / closeout
• Coordinates with technical leads, other program IPTs, suppliers, and BGS 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 project or team plan
• May be responsible to ensure Portfolio of efforts is consistently executed per established processes and best practices

Onsite Requirement

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 5% of the time; domestically depending on business needs.

Security and Citizenship

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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Typical Education / Experience

Education / experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Additional Information

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 : Boeing strives to deliver a Total Rewards package to attract, engage and retain top talent, including competitive base pay and variable compensation, and a range of benefits (health, retirement, life and disability, time away). Specific programs vary by location and eligibility.

Pay Range : Summary pay range : $114,750 - $155,250

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 21, 2025

Export and Citizenship

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. A "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required.

Other

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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