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The Boeing Explorations Systems (BES) is looking for a Senior Project Engineer located in Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach or Irvine, California.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers

• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. Works with customers and management to obtain approval

• Identifies and manages changes to statement of work and assesses the impact of those changes, and incorporates changes into statement of work

• Negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules

• Leads project execution to complete the work statement

• Identifies performance metrics

• Plans, identifies and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program

• Assigns responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services

• Directs proposal development to complete the work statement

• Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned

• Identifies corrective actions to improve project or team performance

• Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans. Works under consultative direction

• Able to obtain and maintain access to NASA facilities

This position is expected to be 100 onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The 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 US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility. 
 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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

• Typically 14 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

 Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Previous project management experience

• Project Management Program (PMP) certified  

• Aerospace industry experience of at least 7 years

• Experience with NASA programs 

Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

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 spanet and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $ 176,800 - $ 239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 14, 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

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.