Job Description
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The Boeing Safety, Security, and Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is looking for a motivated Airplane Safety Engineer to join their Airplane Safety Team within Enterprise Safety Mission Assurance in Everett, WA. Selected candidates have the opportunity to support commercial development programs or commercial in production programs. We are hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2) or Mid-Level (Level 3) Airplane Safety Engineers.
The Airplane Safety Engineer's responsibilities will include conducting thorough safety analyses at the airplane level across various engineering disciplines. This role entails leading the intricate integration of airplane systems, human factors, and safety assessments, all while considering the operational @context of the aircraft.
Attention to detail and a keen engineering mindset are essential as our safety deliverables play a critical role in ensuring airplane compliance.
Our team fosters strong partnerships with customers and program leaders across diverse engineering disciplines. We excel in systems-oriented thinking, effective communication, and possess a deep dedication for product safety. Engaged throughout every stage of product design and certification, we maintain a steadfast focus on regulatory compliance, design safety, and product integrity.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong system-level design background and experience integrating across engineering disciplines. The role requires the capability to initiate and effectively lead cross-functional teams and projects. Taking ownership of work tasks is crucial, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery of results are consistently achieved.
Familiarity with 14CFR Part 25.1309, SAE ARP-4754, SAE ARP-4761 is highly beneficial for this role. Hands on experience developing and/or reviewing safety analyses is highly beneficial in this role.
Primary Responsibilities:
Leads system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns and quantifies impact
Leads identifying safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices
Leads collaboration 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
Leads ensuring mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle
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 at the Everett, WA site.
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
2+ years of experience in airplane systems design and/or analysis (e.g. flight controls, hydraulics, avionics, fuels, etc.) and/or systems integration
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Mid-Level: 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience performing system safety analysis and/or studies
3+ years of experience with commercial airplane certification including support to regulator-facing forums
3+ years of working knowledge of Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Particular Risk Assessment (PRA) and Fault Trees Analysis (FTA) and/or System Safety Assessments (SSA)
3+ years of experience developing/applying aviation related system safety analysis methods such as System Safety Risk Assessments, Fault Tree Analysis, Functional Hazard Assessment
Operational experience and/or Pilot's license
Experience solving complex, ambiguous engineering problems within an aerospace design environment
Aerospace industry standards, working group, or industry committee experience (e.g. SAE S-18, Flight Test Harmonization Working Group, etc.)
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.?
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Pay and 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 (Associate): $87,550 - $118,450
Summary Pay Range (Mid-Level): $104,550 - $141,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 15, 2025
Export Control Requirements: 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.
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.
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.
