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BGS F/A-18 Sustainment Chief Program Engineer (CPE)

Salary

$198,900 – $269,100 per year

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Description

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Chief Program Engineer (CPE) to lead the F/A-18 Sustainment activities. The CPE will be responsible for overall safety, technical integrity, and engineering execution excellence. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading a team of systems engineers and product integrators
  • Ensuring safety and product integrity for F/A-18 sustainment and support
  • Managing program technical baseline, including specifications, configuration, and certification
  • Partnering with program managers and functional leaders to achieve program objectives
  • Developing and implementing technology investment plans and roadmaps
  • Advocating for technical independent reviews and ensuring compliance with engineering processes
  • Driving process improvements and cost reduction initiatives

The CPE will be a key member of the F/A-18 BGS Program Leadership Team and will have direct customer interface.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent
  • 10 years of experience working with various engineering disciplines
  • 5 years of engineering leadership experience
  • 3 years or greater in a managerial role

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10 years or greater in a managerial role
  • Experience working with aircraft end users such as the USAF or USN
  • Active Current U.S. Security Clearance
  • Experience interfacing directly with senior military officials and executives

Salary Range: $198,900 – $269,100

Benefits: Boeing offers a Total Rewards package, including competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid time off.

Skills

Nice to have

  • U.S. Security Clearance
  • Experience with aircraft end users
  • Executive interface experience
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