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Company The Boeing Company. The KC-135 Chief Engineer (CE) has responsibility for overall safety, technical integrity, and engineering execution on the KC-135 program. The KC-135 CE works closely with Boeing Engineering support teams and the KC-135 Program group to ensure all engineering meets the technical and contractual requirements of the KC-135. The position will report directly to the BGS Director of Transport & Tankers Engineering and will operate per PRO-6924, which outlines the Chief Program Engineer role and charter as the independent technical leader ensuring technical excellence, safety, and proper coordination between the teams.
Pay Information Base pay range: $166,750.00/yr - $224,250.00/yr
Responsibilities
Responsible for overall system safety and leads the KC-135 safety review boards, escalating safety items as needed to the BGS safety review boards.
Leads the KC-135 Engineering Review Board to review technical changes and impacts to the program, and serves as one of the leaders of the Program Change Board to assess and approve change impacts.
Responsible for program technical integration across various engineering teams, including MRO engineering and across business units.
Manage program technical performance metrics, driving first‑time quality and on‑time delivery performance.
Manage program engineering staffing requirements.
Lead continuous process improvements and cost‑reduction initiatives.
Manage and ensure technical risks/issues are driven to closure.
Support development of technology investment plans and digital solutions roadmaps to drive business growth.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a managerial role.
5+ years of experience with aircraft sustainment or service engineering.
5+ years of experience with retrofit, repairs, modifications & maintenance.
5+ years of experience with system design and development, including component interactions, interfaces and overall system functionality.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or equivalent experience.
10 years or greater in a managerial role.
Experience requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in Earned Value Management.
Experience in Product Review Engineering with Method Review Board authority.
Experience developing and implementing plans & objectives to meet requirements and create reports for management reviews & track performance to plan.
Experience in commercial derivatives.
Experience interfacing directly with suppliers and the United States Air Force.
Active current U.S. Security Clearance (active means held within the previous two years from today).
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 are met as outlined in our policies.
General Information All information provided will be checked and may be verified. Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
Benefits & Compensation At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Boeing 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 paid and unpaid time‑away programs.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)
Right to Work Statement
Right to Work (English)
Right to Work (Spanish)
EEO Statement 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. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy. Request an Accommodation. Applicant Privacy.
Export Control Requirement To meet export control compliance requirements, the applicant must be a “U.S. Person” as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.15, which includes U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.
Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award.
Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)
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Company The Boeing Company. The KC-135 Chief Engineer (CE) has responsibility for overall safety, technical integrity, and engineering execution on the KC-135 program. The KC-135 CE works closely with Boeing Engineering support teams and the KC-135 Program group to ensure all engineering meets the technical and contractual requirements of the KC-135. The position will report directly to the BGS Director of Transport & Tankers Engineering and will operate per PRO-6924, which outlines the Chief Program Engineer role and charter as the independent technical leader ensuring technical excellence, safety, and proper coordination between the teams.
Pay Information Base pay range: $166,750.00/yr - $224,250.00/yr
Responsibilities
Responsible for overall system safety and leads the KC-135 safety review boards, escalating safety items as needed to the BGS safety review boards.
Leads the KC-135 Engineering Review Board to review technical changes and impacts to the program, and serves as one of the leaders of the Program Change Board to assess and approve change impacts.
Responsible for program technical integration across various engineering teams, including MRO engineering and across business units.
Manage program technical performance metrics, driving first‑time quality and on‑time delivery performance.
Manage program engineering staffing requirements.
Lead continuous process improvements and cost‑reduction initiatives.
Manage and ensure technical risks/issues are driven to closure.
Support development of technology investment plans and digital solutions roadmaps to drive business growth.
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a managerial role.
5+ years of experience with aircraft sustainment or service engineering.
5+ years of experience with retrofit, repairs, modifications & maintenance.
5+ years of experience with system design and development, including component interactions, interfaces and overall system functionality.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or equivalent experience.
10 years or greater in a managerial role.
Experience requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in Earned Value Management.
Experience in Product Review Engineering with Method Review Board authority.
Experience developing and implementing plans & objectives to meet requirements and create reports for management reviews & track performance to plan.
Experience in commercial derivatives.
Experience interfacing directly with suppliers and the United States Air Force.
Active current U.S. Security Clearance (active means held within the previous two years from today).
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 are met as outlined in our policies.
General Information All information provided will be checked and may be verified. Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
Benefits & Compensation At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Boeing 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 paid and unpaid time‑away programs.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)
Right to Work Statement
Right to Work (English)
Right to Work (Spanish)
EEO Statement 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. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy. Request an Accommodation. Applicant Privacy.
Export Control Requirement To meet export control compliance requirements, the applicant must be a “U.S. Person” as defined in 22 C.F.R. 120.15, which includes U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.
Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award.
Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift Shift 1 (United States of America)
Recruitment Fraud Warning Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud.
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