FAA STC and Certification Capability Engineering Leader (K Level)

Boeing•Long Beach, CA

2d•$151,300 - $204,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking an FAA STC and Certification Capability Engineering Leader (K-Level) to support the Commercial Modifications Team in Long Beach, CA. This dynamic, high-visibility opportunity focuses on advancing new engineering capabilities. The primary project involves developing FAA STC capability for Commercial Modifications, driving a culture shift through a leadership team of SMEs, gaining advocacy across Business Units, aligning with Enterprise ODA Leadership, and securing FAA approval for changes to BGS processes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Business Development, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, and all Engineering Functions to enhance competitiveness in Commercial Modifications. This role also ensures integration and alignment with European and Brazilian teams on common standards and approaches for STC offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
At least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”.
1+ years of experience working with Supplemental Type Certification (STC).
1+ years of experience working with industry service documents for commercial airplanes such as Service Letters, Service Bulletins, or Maintenance Manuals.
Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally.
Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict Of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Must 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.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience leading an engineering team.
Knowledge of Boeing's organizations, processes, program plans, policies and procedures, and products required to effectively perform functional responsibilities of the occupation.
Experience working with regulators such as the FAA and/or a delegated ODA Office.
Experience training and/or mentoring in a technical environment.
Experience presenting to executive level leadership.

Responsibilities

Manage employees performing engineering and technical activities in the development of FAA STC capability and other new engineering and certification capabilities.
Lead the development of the FAA STC capability, addressing technical gaps, risks, and opportunities.
Integrate new certification processes and product offerings into existing modification teams and processes.
Validate new processes through multiple pathfinder projects, ensuring Broad Experienced Engineering philosophy is applied.
Meet with regulators to advance approval of new procedures.
Keep stakeholders (VP Engineering/Program leadership and regulators) apprised of the progress, learnings, and decisions of the projects in your portfolio.
Ensure close integration and alignment with Europe and Brazil teams on common standards and approaches across STC offerings.
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
Manage, develop, and motivate employees.
Complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment.