Job Description
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Boeing Global Services (BGS) has an exciting opportunity for a talented and highly motivated project engineer to join The Air Force Fighter & Strike Sustainment Engineering team in St. Louis, MO as the Lead Sustainment Engineer for the F-15EX program. This Lead Engineer will be responsible for a dynamic team of project, integration, and systems engineers responsible for the fielding & sustainment of US Air Force (USAF) F-15 EX aircraft. This position will serve as the primary technical interface on the EX program for BGS Engineering, representing the Air Force Fighter & Strike Sustainment Chief Engineer in day to day activities, empowered to take action, and operating with delegated authority to make critical decisions. This position will have direct technical interface with BDS counterparts, Program Management, and US Air Force.
This challenging position is critical to the sustainment of the USAF F-15 EX program. This program is just ramping up with flight test underway and production starting to hit stride. This is a great opportunity to obtain a critical role on an incredible program that is modernizing the historic F-15 into a modern war-fighting machine.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead engineering team and provide technical oversight of work products, including SOW and proposal development, change incorporation, and obsolescence
Support USAF aircraft sustainment for the F-15EX as the primary technical interface for BGS engineering to Program Management, BDS, and the customer
In-service engineering support of fielded domestic F-15 fighter aircraft, including disposition of non-conformances, determining alternate parts, repair concepts, and support of obsolescence/diminishing manufacturing sources
Research, author, coordinate, approve, and release of Eagle Advisory Memos (EAMs)
Change document and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) development in support of fleet issue corrections, repairs, and product improvement redesigns
Coordinate retrofit plans, schedules, and upgrade requirements with multiple Boeing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) such as design, strength, fatigue, hydraulics, flutter, and retrofit
Provide responses to Field Service technical requests and problem reports
Ensure the technical correctness of offered solutions
Research and develop new repairs and configurations with a focus on innovation and creating value for our customers
Timely root cause corrective action (RCCA) to ensure future part procurements yield first time quality
CAM for team Cost Accounts
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally (engineering, program management, modification team, and/or finance) and across multiple business units (BDS, BGS, Field Operations, etc.)
Experience developing specifications, statements of work, and proposal estimates
3+ years of experience working with internal and external customers
Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with technical oversight of suppliers
BDS EVM Silver Medallion
Experience with legacy or new production F-15 aircraft
5+ years of experience with sustainment of military platform
Typical Education/Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years related work experience, Master+7 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
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.
Shift Work:
This position is for 1st shift.
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 February 28, 2024.
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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
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.
