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Senior Project Engineer (Digital Transformation PLM)

Long Beach, California; and other locations
Full Time On-site

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.

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Digital Transformation - Product Lifecycle Management team, located in Long Beach, CA or Huntsville, Al or St. Louis, MO.    

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for working across varied Engineering and Information Technology teams to define, develop, and integrate the needed Support & Services capabilities required for the BDS/BGS Sapphire bedrock system of systems. Sapphire offers innovative new capabilities that transform how we deliver value to our government customers through seamless integration and digital threads. Additionally, this position will support, and interface, with other BGS bedrock developmental systems to include OpsCenter and ERP. This position offers exposure to a wide range of technical disciplines across all phases of the product life cycle (from design through delivery).

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provides the Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, including internal and external resources and customers.
  • Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements.
  • Identifies and manages changes to SOW and assesses the impact of those changes and incorporates changes into statement of work.
  • Supports new project development and leads project execution by identifying activities, resources and events required to complete the work statement.
  • Identifies performance metrics. Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program. Identifies and defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity.
  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity, and lessons learned. Implements corrective actions to improve performance.
  • Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of the project or team plan. 
  • Defines and executes test plans for integration verification, data integrity, and performance, engages in system integration testing and support system acceptance testing.
  • Prepares program briefings, status reports, and technical deliverables.

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.
  • 10 + years of experience leading or managing projects that involved cross-functional or cross-business unit teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years' experience as a technical leader in designing and developing solutions that span Systems Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, and/or Product Support Engineering.
  • Previous experience in using Siemens Teamcenter and/or Integrated Product Data Management (Teamcenter).
  • Previous experience supporting Government focused Product Support and Services Engineering teams.
  • Previous experience working development activities leveraging suppliers and/or purchase services.
  • Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically depending on business needs.

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. 

General:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified. Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary Pay Range: $164,900 - $239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 02, 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.

About Boeing

Boeing

Boeing is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world, supporting critical military, commercial aviation, space, and national security missions. With a long history of innovation, Boeing develops advanced aircraft, satellites, autonomous systems, defense platforms, and space technologies used by the U.S. military and allied partners worldwide. The company plays a major role in programs ranging from fighter aircraft and military helicopters to missile defense, space systems, and next-generation aviation technologies.

For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities across nearly every area of aerospace and defense, including engineering, software development, cybersecurity, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, aviation maintenance, and defense operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, engineers, and candidates looking for mission-driven work with strong long-term career growth. Boeing also offers extensive training, leadership development, and opportunities to work on some of the most recognized aerospace programs in the world.

Unlike smaller defense firms focused on a single capability, Boeing provides employees exposure to a broad mix of commercial and defense technologies. Teams contribute to programs involving military aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, advanced manufacturing, AI, and next-generation aerospace innovation. Employees often value the combination of large-scale engineering challenges, global impact, and the stability of a major industry leader.

As defense modernization, commercial aviation, and space investment continue to grow, Boeing remains one of the most recognized employers in aerospace and government contracting. For professionals seeking a mission-focused career with strong benefits, technical growth, and opportunities to work on world-changing technologies, Boeing continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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