Mid-Level Project Engineer

at  Boeing

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The Boeing Company is looking for a motivated and talented Mid-Level Project Engineer (internally known as Program Integration Managers, or PIMs) to join the team in Huntington Beach, CA supporting X-66 experimental aircraft flight control system design, development, integration, and verification in partnership with NASA. It is an exciting and challenging opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the joint Boeing/NASA X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Program.
This is a high visibility role with technical assignments that directly support X-66 Program’s top-level goals, initiatives, and challenges. The ideal candidate will be able to provide technical, business and integration support for the Program on technical issues requiring cross-functional and cross-organization leadership, be willing to take on projects that they may not have a full technical understanding of and be able to stretch beyond their experience base. There will be opportunities to lead and collaborate with diverse teammates from around the world to create and deliver innovative solutions to complex technical problems.

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
• 5+ years of experience performing complex engineering or system integration work
• 3+ years of experience in leading and/or managing complex projects
• 3+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and business partners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Good communication skills and a self-starter that takes initiatives without supervision
• 5+ years of experience with Transport, Boeing 7-Series and/or McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
• Commercial aircraft design and/or analysis experience within airplane Mechanical Systems (Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Payloads/Interiors, Environmental Control Systems OR Landing Gear Systems)
• Adaptable and able to operate in a dynamic environment to meet objectives on time
• Project Management exposure / experience (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008)
• Ability to quickly analyze, understand, organize, and communicate complex technical concepts/problems across multiple disciplines
• Experience with leading major design changes through multiple phases of product and certification lifecycle
• Ability to work out of comfort zone, where process definition does not exist or is unclear.
• Ability to take ownership/initiative, pull teams together, establish battle rhythm and remove roadblocks

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 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years’ related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

• Be an integral part of supporting the X-66 airplane focusing on Flight Controls and other Mechanical Systems development and integration
• Lead special projects and initiatives in the areas of design integration
• Develop integrated schedules and milestones, coordinating supplier and engineering schedules with program schedules
• Manage risk & opportunities, and support cross-functional & cross-Integrated Product Team issues
• Lead cross-functional technical integration, certification, and project management in support of resolving complex issues to help resolve supply chain issues, mitigate risks, and actualize opportunities
• Communicate routinely with Internal and External Customers (peers, stakeholders, senior and executive leadership), and/or suppliers