Mid-Level or Senior Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking motivated and dedicated Aerospace Systems Safety and Airworthiness Engineer to join the System Safety and Mission Assurance team in Everett, WA. Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including, Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) Aerospace Systems Safety and Airworthiness Engineer.

At Boeing, safety is at the core of everything we do. As a Systems Safety Engineer, you will have a unique opportunity to engage with the entire life cycle of our Mobility & Surveillance programs, from conceptual development through design and testing, to production and sustainment of fielded aircraft. This includes working on prominent programs such as the P-8, KC-46, E-7, and VC-25B, all based in the Puget Sound region.

In this role, you will gain insight into the complexities of the defense industry while obtaining hands-on experience with the aircraft. The Systems Safety team is responsible for the Systems Safety efforts for each of the Mobility & Surveillance products, conducting analysis and oversight for fundamental aircraft functions, and leading design safety activities for the aircraft’s mission systems. Additionally, the team provides guidance and integration with Mission Assurance and other related functions, including Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health teams, focusing on airworthiness, design for Environment, Health and Safety, and the Hazardous Materials Management Program.

Primary responsibilities:

• Lead and Implement Systems Safety analysis activities (HTS/FTA/SSA/Etc)
• Identify and mitigate all potential and existing hazards
• Leads identifying safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering Design Teams while learning all of the aircraft subsystems and their interactions
• Ask tough questions, challenge conventional thinking and bring potential hazards to light for our aircraft and crew
• Leads, influences or reviews tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements.
• Assess Engineering documents, data and artifacts, while working with Engineering Teams to determine the safest and most cost effective solutions to actual and potential hazards
• Gather data from field, factory and engineering, calculating probability and severity of possible outcome and work with Design teams to influence a safer more robust system
• Collaborate with all levels of Engineering and Program Management and Customers
• Analyze potential operational safety issues including presenting at safety review board
• Demonstrates safety hazard risk mitigations and control methods to the customer and regulators.
• Leads ensuring mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
• 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
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• Experience in systems safety engineering, systems engineering and/or data analytics in the aerospace and/or automotive industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Experience effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing, and collaborating on multi-discipline teams
• Experience with Model-Based Engineering (MBE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience do you have in traditional engineering analytical methods and Aerospace/Industry Standards (such as SAE and RTCA standards)
• Experience in systems design and/or systems analysis and/or systems integration
• Experience managing Agile Methodologies
• Experience working with cross discipline engineering teams

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:

• Mid-Level (Level 3): $114,750 -$155,250
• Senior (Level 4): $141,100 - $190,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 18, 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.

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.

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.