Experienced Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer

Job Description
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Boeing's Product Safety & Investigations (PS&I) team is seeking an Experienced Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer to join our team in Long Beach, CA to support the on-going safety analysis and certification efforts within Boeing Global Services (BGS).
An ideal fit for this position is one with engineering background and experience interfacing with multiple/varied functions. Strong team leadership skills and a desire to work with a large degree of autonomy. Strong communication skills are critical as this role communicates and interfaces regularly with a variety of stakeholders.
Primary responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance and training across the company relative to complex safety and airworthiness matters.
• Lead and coach the BGS teams who are working on modifications and conversion projects.
• Evaluates customer and /operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
• Resolves cross-functional technical issues.
• Maintains situational awareness of the overall program and critical path sequencing.
• Proactively communicates with various leadership team/s, peers and customers.
• Oversees reviews of regulatory and customer requirements and evaluation of impact to company products and services.
• Leads the review of highly complex regulatory and certification technical data for completeness and alignment to applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Oversees development of a compliance statement for the airworthiness of aerospace systems and products.
• Leads system research and analysis to identify potential 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.
• Leads, influences or reviews tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements.
• Leads creation of aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes.
• Leads documentation of complex safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards.
• Develops safety plan strategies and coordinates safety and corrective action plans with programs.
• Demonstrates safety hazard risk mitigations and control methods to the customer and regulators.
• Establishes global safety advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a function or program.
• Experience with project management and self-managing projects.
• Desire to work in a collaborative environment and ability to interact well with various levels of leadership and front-line employees
• Ability to accomplish goals on a self-directed basis
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience with regulatory agencies' procedures and process

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Experience in presenting data to customers, suppliers, and program and site leaders.
• Knowledge of BGS Government Services product portfolio is preferred.
• Previous experience with Safety Management Systems and/or understanding of FAA Part 5 regulations relating to SMS (or the equivalent global ICAO standards).
• Understanding of Safety Risk Management/Bowtie methodology.
• Knowledge of integration, verification, and certification processes
• Knowledge of Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) and Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
• Experience in FAA certification
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet aggressive schedules
• Experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
• Experience leading a large project or program which required the use of project management tools and processes
• Experience with the operation of aircraft systems and knowledge of aircraft performance in one or more of the following areas: aerodynamics, stability and control, propulsion, structures, and mission systems
• Experience with planning project budgets and monitoring financial performance

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: $114,750 - $155,250
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 25, 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.
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.