Senior Safety and Airworthiness Engineer

Senior Safety and Airworthiness Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Companies Chief Aerospace Safety Office’s (CASO) Boeing Global Services - Commercial (BGS-C) Safety Team is seeking a Principal Safety and Airworthiness Engineer to provide system safety engineering for the BGS Commercial Modifications and Conversions portfolio based in Long Beach, CA.

At Boeing Global Services - Commercial (BGS-C), our safety team is committed to operationalizing system safety and safety risk escalation processes tailored to our unique commercial environment. By integrating a BGS-C perspective into Enterprise value streams and enablers, we enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions that prioritize safety and operational excellence. Join us in our mission to uphold the highest safety standards and contribute to a safer future in the aviation industry.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee safety initiatives across all commercial programs, including the 737, 767, 777, and 787 aircraft. Your expertise will also extend to critical areas such as interiors and commercial-to-cargo conversions, ensuring that our modifications meet the highest safety and reliability standards. As part of the Safety organization, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement comprehensive safety strategies that align with Boeing's commitment to excellence and innovation.

Position Responsibilities:                                                     

• Conducts system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns and quantifies impact.
• Identifies safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety, mission success, and airworthiness requirements; incorporates into designs, operations, and procedures.
• Performs or reviews tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements.
• Creates and maintains aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes.
• Documents safety analysis, hazard mitigation, and validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards.
• Develops and maintains safety and corrective action plans.
• Assists with demonstrating safety hazard risk mitigations and control methods to the customer and regulators.
• Ensures mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Contributes to establishing global safety advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods.

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.
• 3+ years of experience in Commercial Modifications and Conversions processes.
• 3+ years of experience in Commercial System Safety Engineering processes (including but not limited to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree, System Safety Assessment (SSA), Certification Plans, and Zonal Analysis).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in presenting data to customers, suppliers, and program and site leaders.
• Experience in commercial aerospace safety processes is highly preferred; however, experience in defense aerospace safety processes will also be considered.

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 Principal $157,250 - $212,750

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To 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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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