Mid-level or Senior Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer

Boeing•Everett, WA

3d•$114,750 - $190,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company's BCA In-Service Safety Organization is seeking an Airworthiness & Regulatory Engineer to join their team in Everett, Washington. This role is open for Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) candidates. The position involves leading teams to perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for regulatory compliance issues, enabling leadership to understand systemic root causes and implement effective corrective actions. This role offers exposure to all aspects of airplane certification across the airplane lifecycle and contributes to Boeing product safety by maintaining and restoring compliance with regulatory requirements. Investigations typically follow the Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM). The role involves engagement with company leadership, certification experts, and functional experts, offering a dynamic and invigorating experience. The team values strong communication skills for complex technical issues, leadership of diverse teams, and the ability to apply airplane-level thinking. The team is a valued resource to the Chief Aviation Safety Office (CASO), supported programs, and executive leadership. Boeing recognizes the importance of diverse thoughts and contributions in creating the safest products. The company promotes a good work-life balance, with occasional overtime for urgent matters. The BCA S&CI team aims to ensure Boeing products remain the safest form of travel.

Requirements

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
Level 3: 5+ years of experience in an engineering discipline

Nice To Haves

Level 4: 10+ years of experience in an engineering discipline
Master's degree in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
Experience analyzing and presenting data
Experience in a role developing, leading, and executing projects and utilizing project processes / skills
Experience with aircraft design, certification, integration, or related field
Experience in customer relationship development, promoting long-term account plans, and growing trusting relationships
Experience with the commercial airplanes certification process
Experience and familiarity with FAA processes and procedures and ODA and Applicant roles
Experience working in one or more of the follow aircraft systems: fuel, fire detection and extinguishment, hydraulics, environmental controls, mechanical flight controls, landing gear
Pilot’s license or pilot experience
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Responsibilities

Identifies issues related to FAA issued Letters of Investigation, Informal or Formal Compliance Actions, Voluntary Disclosures, Self-Audit findings, and Part 25 Airworthiness Non-Compliances.
Leads functional engineering organizations (Systems, Structures, Payloads, Propulsion) through the structured investigation process.
Coordinates closely with Boeing functional groups, management and executives, and suppliers to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with the investigation’s status and resolution.
Investigates regulatory compliance issues by identifying the problem statement, developing a comprehensive root cause investigation that leads to systemic root causes, developing containment actions, actions to prevent recurrence, and actions to verify non-recurrence.
Coordinates closely with the Organizational Designation Authorization (ODA) to ensure the investigation write-up meets regulatory expectations.
Partners with enterprise groups to continuously improve processes and tools to ensure readiness for the future of BCA and consistency with the greater Boeing Enterprise.