Supportable Low Observable (SLO) Lead Engineer

Supportable Low Observable (SLO) Lead Engineer

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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) - Phantom Works organization is seeking an experienced Engineer to join the Signature Integrity Team in St. Louis, Missouri.

This role is critical for the development of tools and processes required to sustain stealth platform signature performance on advanced Air Dominance platforms. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to a team of SLO engineers, ensuring the effective execution of SLO plans while maximizing operational availability and minimizing life cycle costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the SLO team in maximizing operational availability and minimizing life cycle costs of Boeing products with low observable design features.
• Analyze customer and system requirements to develop architectural approaches and detailed specifications for various products.
• Develop high-level and detailed designs consistent with requirements and specifications.
• Validate designs through various methods of review, testing, and analysis.
• Implement supportability guidelines early in platform design.
• Share SLO experience and methods across low observable programs.
• Identify improvements in designs, materials, tools, or methods to reduce life cycle costs for users.
• Mature data collection and analysis tools to efficiently direct low observable maintenance actions.
• Collaborate with materials & processes, product support, and reliability & maintainability engineers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Prepare technical specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Communicate results and status to project stakeholders, including government and suppliers.

Some travel (up to 10%) may be required to support fabrication and testing activities.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 10+ years of experience working with Low Observable (LO) Engineering Processes.
• 10+ years of work experience in Reliability & Maintainability, Product Support, or Materials & Processes Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access (U.S. Only Citizenship Required).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques for effective communication of results.
• Experience in technical writing and documentation for engineering specifications and reports.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Shift: This position is for 1st Shift

Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• 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.

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: Level 4: $118,150 - $159,850 Level 5: $145,350 - $196,650 Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 23, 2025.

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance: This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: This position is for 1st shift.

Contingent Upon Program Reward: The position is contingent upon program award.

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.