C-17 Trainers Principal Engineer (Product Manager)

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services is currently seeking to hire a Systems Engineer: C-17 Trainers Principal Engineer (Product Manager) located in Hazelwood, Missouri . The selected candidate will join the C-17 TS Office of the Chief Engineer (OCE) and will be responsible for the design, development, manufacture, integration, testing, delivery and maintenance of pilot and maintenance training devices for a program in the C-17 TS portfolio.

Senior Principal Engineers are responsible for the overall design and safety of all C-17 Trainer products. Your role includes technical leadership and a strong desire to get the job done. You will be collaborating with the engineering teams and program management to maintain a common vision and deliver winning products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Overall technical execution and technical excellence of the program

• Overall safety of all C-17 Trainer products

• Oversight and final authority on specification, configuration, design, and certification/validation of the product

• Provide senior technical leadership for the program and associated program proposals and be the senior technical interface to customers and suppliers

• Collaborate with the technical leadership team consisting of Chief Engineers, System Architects and Product Managers.

• Play an integral role in the development of the Statement of Work (SOW) and estimates to meet the requirements of our customers.

• Establish a culture of proactive technical oversight, risk management and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths for issue resolution and driving dialogue on technical issues

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

• 10+ years of experience in large aircraft flight simulation devices

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role

• 1+ years of experience in proposal effort and statement of work writing

• Experience with modeling and simulation software development

• Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets for technical projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 14+ years of experience in large aircraft flight simulation devices

• 5+ years of experience with military flight operations

• 3+ years of experience in proposal effort and statement of work writing

• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role

• Risk management experience

• Proficient with Excel, Work, PowerPoint

• Experience with Microsoft Project

• Experience with Training Systems on Boeing military aircraft platforms

• Experience working within a SAFe Agile team

Conflict of Interest:

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

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: $164,900- $223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 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

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.