Senior Manager - Airplane Safety Engineering Development Programs

Job Description

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The Boeing Airplane Safety Engineering team is seeking a  Safety Engineering Senior Manager  (L-Level) to join our team in Everett, WA or Renton, WA

The Airplane Safety Engineering (ASE) organization's technical breadth covers airplane and system-level safety analysis and integration. The ASE teams support new and derivative airplane designs from concept development through post-Amended Type Certificate (ATC) support. For commercial development programs, the ASE teams are responsible for working with the Boeing Commercial Airplane (BCA) programs and regulators to ensure the scope of the program safety analysis is appropriate, that teams supporting the program are aware of and following the processes for safety analyses, and for executing airplane-level safety analyses for the program. For post-ATC support ASE teams partner with functional teams to tailor and scope updates to safety analyses impacted by post-ATC changes to airplane design and execute updates to airplane-level safety analyses where impacted by these changes.

The selected candidate will manage first-line engineering managers within ASE whose engineering teams support active commercial product development projects and / or post-ATC program projects. These managers and teams perform critical airplane technical analysis with high visibility across Boeing. The selected candidate will play an integral role in ensuring safe airplane operations and design.

Primary responsibilities :

• Manage managers of engineering teams performing technical activities in the area of integration of safety processes across multiple functional teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with BCA Program, Enterprise Safety, Safety Management System (SMS), and functional team leaders as well as collaborate with regulators
• Create and maintain a culture of open communication and collaboration with focus on continuous improvement and knowledge transfer
• Promote talent acquisition and retention within the team by ensuring career development of direct reports, promoting employee recognition, and building a team culture that improves employee satisfaction
• Establish and implement integrated team plans (e.g. backlogs, daily scrums, dashboards) to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in

Everett, WA or Renton, WA

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree or higher 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 in an engineering role

2+ years of experience in an engineering management role

2+ years of experience in leadership either formally or informally leading teams in a cross-functional environment

with a wide variety of aviation stakeholders in diverse venues worldwide.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Schedule flexibility to enable effective coordination and engagement with a globally distributed team.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience) :

Strong motivation to prioritize retaining, developing, and growing team members

Experience with leading technical cross functional teams, working across organizational boundaries, and ensuring an inclusive environment

3+ years of experience in an engineering management role

3+ years of experience in leadership either formally or informally leading teams in a cross-functional environment

Engineering background in Safety Engineering with experience applying System Safety industry best practices (e.g. ARP4761 and ARP4754)

Engineering background in Systems Engineering

Experience managing Engineering Unit Members (E-UMs) or Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)

Prior experience with airplane development programs or post-ATC airplane support

Engineering background in at least one of the following disciplines :  Aerodynamics /  Flight Sciences, Lab / Ground /  Flight Test, Interiors, Propulsion, or Airplane Systems (e.g., Flight Deck / Human Factors), and an understanding of certification processes

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.

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

$181,900 - $246,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 16, 2026

Export Control Requirements :

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to 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.