System Safety Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Job Description

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BCA In-Service Safety Organization (Boeing Commercial Airplanes) is looking for a System Safety Engineer to join their team in Everett, Washington . Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-level (Level 3) or Senior (Levels 4 & 5) Level System Safety Engineers.

Are you passionate about safety? Would you like to contribute to the world's safest transportation system?

As an engineer in the BCA In-Service Safety organization (https : / / www.boeing.com / safety) you will have the opportunity to work independently while leading teams tasked with evaluating potential safety issues and making recommendations for product safety decisions. This activity enables program and functional leadership to render informed safety decisions and preserves the operational safety of the commercial fleet going forward. This position offers exposure to all aspects of airplane design and operation, mainly focused on evaluating the safety of our products during operation in service. The importance of this function can't be over-stated as you will contribute to ensuring product safety for BCA.

Potential safety issue evaluations include consideration of the intended performance of the airplane design, published operational and maintenance guidance, and aspects involving human factors and the human / machine interface. Frequent engagement with our Air Safety Investigation group, quality organizations, certification experts, and functional team experts from across the company make the position highly invigorating. We have a close-knit group with dedicated advisors and mentors to provide support in this highly collaborative teaming environment.

Position Responsibilities :

For any event reported through 14 CFR 21.3 (https : / / www.ecfr.gov / current / title-14 / chapter-I / subchapter-C / part-21 / subpart-A / section-21.3) , the BCA In-Service Airplane Safety Engineering (ASE) team leads the functional engineering organizations (Systems, Structures, Payloads, Propulsion) through the Continued Operational Safety process

We coordinate closely with Boeing functional groups, management and executives, suppliers, and airlines to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on the potential safety issue status and resolution

We work with functional groups within Boeing to evaluate potential safety issues by defining the associated hazards, using complex risk analysis techniques to evaluate these hazards, and using both Boeing and FAA methodologies to determine the corrective action timeline, in order to ensure the issue is addressed before safety risk thresholds are reached

We coordinate with functional groups within Boeing to ensure the solutions mitigate the potential fleet safety concern

We lead Safety Lessons Learned investigations to address systemic root causes (requirements, process changes, etc.) and identify corrective actions to prevent safety issue recurrence on the next design

We coordinate closely with the FAA to ensure the regulators can make an informed, independent safety decision through the FAA safety process

We partner with Enterprise Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS) to continuously improve our processes and tools to ensure we are ready for the future of BCA and to ensure these processes are consistent with the greater Boeing Enterprise

We act as a champion for product safety initiatives, objectives, and milestones

We value the ability to communicate complex technical issues with a large variety of audiences, to lead a group of multi-discipline engineers and non-engineers, and to apply airplane level thinking to a variety of technical issues. As such, we are considered to be a valued resource by the broader safety organization, the programs we support, as well as executive leadership.

We also recognize that culture is a strong component in product safety and we recognize that a variety of different thoughts, contributions, backgrounds and

opinions are necessary in order to make the safest product we can.

We enjoy a good work-life balance, although occasional overtime may be required for urgent safety items.

Come join the BCA Airplane Safety Engineering team to help ensure our products remain the safest form of travel available into the future!

A successful Mid-Level (Level 3) candidate will have the following qualifications :

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with a multi-discipline team

Intrinsic aptitude for taking initiative, leading cross functional teams and projects

Ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities to ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner

A successful Senior (Levels 4 & 5) candidate will have the following qualifications :

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong ability to interact and communicate with Boeing senior management and technical peers from external Customers, including airlines and regulatory agencies

Ability to lead and mentor a multi-discipline team

Intrinsic aptitude for taking initiative, leading cross functional teams and complex projects

Ability and willingness to take ownership of work activities to ensure they are completed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study 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

Level 3 : 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 4 : 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 5 : 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Working knowledge with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) tools and / or the Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM)

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

Working knowledge of with Continued Operational Safety reporting processes per 14 CFR 21.3 requirements

Experience working with FAA or other regulatory agencies

Experience in Commercial Airplane-Systems design or analysis (e.g. Flight Controls, Hydraulics, Avionics, Fuels, etc.) or Systems Integration

Working knowledge of Hazard Analyses, FMEA's, Airplane Level Threats (Particular Risk Analyses) and Fault Trees

Working knowledge developing / applying aviation related system safety analysis methods such as System Safety Risk Assessments, Fault-tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) and Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

Pilots license

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

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 & 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 :

Mid-Level (Level 3) : $114,750 - $155,250

Senior (Level 4) : $138,550 - $187,450

Senior (Level 5) : $165,750 - $224,250

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 12, 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

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.