737 MAX Airplane Safety Engineer - Development Programs (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

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The Boeing Product & Services Safety (P&SS) organization is seeking Airplane Safety Engineers to join the Boeing’s Airplane Safety Engineering (ASE) Team within the Enterprise Safety Mission Assurance Division in Everett, WA. This team is actively engaged in 737MAX-7 and MAX-10 airplane programs.

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 background in systems thinking and integrating multiple engineering disciples. They should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with proven leadership abilities. 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 25.1309, ARP-4754, ARP-4761, safety analysis, and hazard assessments is highly beneficial in this role.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including, Associate, Mid-Level or Senior Airplane Safety Engineers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing safety design and analysis expertise to program stakeholders and leadership

• Leading airplane-level safety analyses like Runway Excursion or Airplane Common Mode to ensure integration across multiple functional systems

• Validating and verifying airplane level safety requirements

• Developing certification strategies for systems and airplane-level safety issues

• Executing airplane-level threat analyses (bird strike, rotor burst, cargo fire, tire and wheel failures, etc.)

• Representing ASE in airplane-level design trade studies, coordination of safety analyses, and functional integration assessments

• Ensuring adequate redundancy and physical separation of critical systems

• Utilize Model Based System Engineering tools to analyze architectures/designs and conduct safety analysis

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Everett, WA.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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

• 2+ years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 1+ years of experience performing system safety analysis and/or studies

• 1+ years of experience with commercial airplane certification, safety requirements and procedures

• 1+ 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)

• 1+ years of experience developing/applying aviation related system safety analysis methods such as System Safety Risk Assessments, Fault Tree Analysis, Functional Hazard Assessment and Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

• Experience with FAR Part 25.1309, and industry practices like ARP 4761 & 4754

• Pilots license

Typical Education / Experience:

• Associate (Level 2): 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 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 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.

• Experienced (Level 4): 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

Work Shift:

• This position is for 1st shift

Union:

• This is a union-represented position

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.

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 for Associate (Level 2): $87,550 – $118,450

Summary pay range for Mid-level (Level 3): $104,550 - $141,450

Summary pay range Senior (Level 4): $128,350 - $173,650

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 12th, 2024.

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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.