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Boeing · 1 month ago

Lead Project Engineer (Level 4 or 5)

USA - Berkeley, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

The Boeing Company is hiring a Lead Project Engineer for their Defense, Space & Security division, focusing on Data Science and Data Analytics. This role involves leading project execution, managing cross-functional teams, and influencing digital capabilities for a proprietary defense program.

AerospaceIndustrial

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead project execution for DIS work packages that heavily leverage Data Science and Data Analytics capabilities (inclusive of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML))

Plan, coordinate, and manage cross-functional teams (software, systems, analytics, suppliers) to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals

Define work packages, allocate resources, track progress, and manage subcontractor activities

Establish and monitor performance metrics and analytics to measure technical and business outcomes

Manage Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and analysis; support risk, issue, and opportunity management

Respond to changes in Statement of Work (SOW), assess impacts, and negotiate modifications to deliverables, costs, and schedules

Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) as assigned

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and the customer

Promote a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative team culture

Qualification

Data ScienceData AnalyticsProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning (ML)Agile MethodologiesJIRAConfluenceStakeholder ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

3+ years of technical leadership or project management on cross-functional engineering projects

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

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred

Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Active U.S. security clearance (secret)

5+ years technical leadership or project management experience on multidisciplinary projects

Experience leading projects using Agile methodologies, with hands-on proficiency in JIRA and Confluence, and familiarity with Microsoft Project for project planning and scheduling

Experience with, and interest in: Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agentic AI, Machine Learning (ML), dashboard tools & databases, business intelligence tools, distributed & cloud compute, and analytics-driven engineering decisions

Experience with DFARS finance rules, cloud finances (FinOps)

Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), software engineering, classified computing infrastructure, and DoD cyber security requirements

Prior work with suppliers/customers and experience as a Control Account Manager

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.