Lead Project Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Precision Engagement Systems Team is currently looking for a Lead Project Engineer to join the team based in St. Charles, MO.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Launch System Technical Integrator to join the Cruise Missile Systems team. The selected candidate will be part of the Cruise Missile Systems Chief Engineer organization and an integral member of a production program engineering team. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical integration across program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

The Cruise Missile Systems portfolio comprises medium and long-range ship-, air-, land-, and submarine-launched weapons systems, including the Harpoon Weapon System and the Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response. Cruise Missile Systems serves the U.S. Department of Defense and more than 30 international customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers

• Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements

• Works with customers and management to obtain approval

• Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules

• Leads project execution to complete the work statement

• Identifies performance metrics

• Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program

• Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity

• Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned

• Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans

• Works under minimal direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/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

• ​This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Active U.S. Secret Required

• 9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

• Experience with systems engineering and integration of complex weapons systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Weapons or cruise missile engineering development and/or production experience

• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• 3 or more years of experience with quality and/or production support

• Experience interfacing with senior military officials

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 for Lead: $136,850 - $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.