Lead Project Engineer

Job Description

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The Boeing B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) Aircraft Integration Office (AIO) is seeking a Lead Project Engineer (internally known as Program Integration Managers, PIMs) to join our team and make an immediate impact on urgent and long-term development, integration, and production issues.

This is a high visibility role with technical assignments that directly support the CERP Program’s top-level goals, initiatives, and challenges. The project engineer will be responsible for one or more projects and will provide technical, business, and integration leadership for the Program on technical issues requiring cross-functional and cross-organization leadership. You should be willing to take on projects that you may not have a full technical understanding of and stretch beyond your experience base. 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.

This position will be 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead special projects and initiatives in the areas of safety, certification, and performance as well as program issues as directed by the Program Chief Program Engineer and Director of Engineering

• Aircraft design and/or analysis experience within Airframe, Flight Sciences, Mission Systems, Propulsion, or Systems Experience with certification, working with FAA regulations and Regulatory Administration

• Develop integrated plans, establish and lead teams, monitor and respond to technical developments throughout the life of a customer introduction program

• Manage risk & opportunities, and support cross-functional & cross-Integrated Product Team issues

• Lead cross-functional technical integration, certification and project management in support of resolving complex issues to help deliver airplanes, return airplanes into service, resolve supply chain issues, mitigate risks, actualize opportunities, delivery and production stream sustainability

• Lead detailed investigations to ensure system integration and compliance, with requirements and to preclude safety issues

• Communicate routinely with Internal and External Customers (peers, stakeholders, senior and executive leadership), Regulators and/or suppliers

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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+ years’ experience performing complex engineering or system integration work

• 7+ years’ experience in leading and/or managing complex projects

• 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers and business partners

• Ability to travel 10% - primarily domestic. There may be short durations 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 initiative without supervision

• Adaptable and able to operate in a dynamic environment to meet objectives on time

• Military certification 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

• Take ownership/initiative, pull teams together, establish battle rhythm and remove roadblocks.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process .

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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:

$127,500 – $172,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 08, 2026

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.

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.