BGS - Government System Safety Engineering Manager

Job Description

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Chief Aerospace Safety Office’s (CASO) Boeing Global Services (BGS) Safety Team is seeking a System Safety Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead our BGS-G Safety Engineering Team, focused on providing system safety engineering capability for the BGS Government (BGS-G) portfolio. The position will be based in either Berkeley (St Louis), MO, Hazelwood, MO, Seal Beach, CA, Huntington Beach, CA or Long Beach.

At Boeing Global Services Safety, our BGS-G safety team is committed to operationalizing system safety and providing System Safety Engineering capability for the BGS portfolio of government (Defense) products and services. We deliver exceptional System Safety Engineering capability and innovative solutions which prioritize product and services safety, mission assurance, and operational excellence. Join us in our mission to uphold the highest safety standards and contribute to a safer future in the aviation industry.

In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of safety professionals and oversee safety initiatives across all of BGS's government programs, including F/A-18, F-15, F-22, C-17, AH-64, CH-47, KC-135, KC-46, and numerous other defense platforms and related products. Your expertise will also extend to critical government services engineering efforts related to fleet in-service / sustainment support, fleet modernization, support equipment, and training, ensuring that our fleets maintain the highest safety and reliability standards for our defense customers. As a leader of the BGS-G Safety team, you will collaborate with a wide array of cross-functional teams and leaders to develop and implement comprehensive safety strategies which align with Boeing's commitment to excellence and innovation.

Primary responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Systems Engineering.
• Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals.
• Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct report personnel.
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Manages, develops, and motivates employees.

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations. Some travel will be required as business needs.

Candidate Assessment Notice:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 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
• Experience performing system safety tasks in accordance with MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4761, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Experience performing systems engineering activities in full systems engineering lifecycle
• Aircraft Certification experience
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in an aerospace environment
• Experience in analyzing technical data and providing clear written and verbal presentation of the results
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Experience with commercial airplanes or commercial derivatives
• Experience with fostering safety culture in 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: $141,100 - $204,700

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 09, 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.