Senior Air Safety Investigator

Boeing • Everett, WA

10d • $135,150 - $224,250

About The Position

The Safety, Security & Airworthiness organization is seeking a Senior (Level 4 or Level 5) Air Safety Investigator to join the Product Safety & Investigations team in either Everett, WA or in Seal Beach, CA. The Product Safety & Investigations (PS&I) team is chartered to ensure continuous proactive vigilance to safety in our airplane products and to provide worldwide investigative support. This position is responsible for leadership in multi-discipline company-wide airplane accident and incident investigations and coordination with government investigative agencies. A successful candidate must have the ability to lead cross-functional teams in understanding complex technical issues, to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and to represent the Boeing company to worldwide government investigative authorities.

Requirements

• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level 5: 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Experience leading technical teams and initiatives.
• Overall technical working knowledge of heritage Boeing commercial model airplanes
• Familiarity working with regulators and governmental agencies (e.g., FAA, NTSB) and with regulatory and governmental procedures and processes.
• Experience with analyses and studies for safety, reliability, maintainability, human systems integration, survivability, and product assurance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to resolve cross-functional and cross-program technical issues.
• Certain Boeing Medical qualifications are required.
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise.
• Open-minded and comfortable working in a partnership environment, while being a champion for safety.
• Ability to travel 50% of time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with engineering/scientific principles with particular emphasis on the aeronautical, mechanical, and electrical system disciplines
• Experience conducting investigations and managing the investigative process
• An inquisitive mind, excellent communication and people skills
• Experience with engineering design processes (e.g. part drawings), airline operations support processes, familiarity with investigation processes and aviation safety engineering processes
• Candidate should have a working knowledge of one or (ideally) multiple areas listed below:
• Air Safety Investigations
• Continued Operational Safety
• Functional Engineering Discipline (e.g., Propulsion, Structures, Systems, Flight Operations, etc..)
• Airline Operations Support Processes
• Safety Management Systems

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and training relative to complex safety and airworthiness matters.
• Assisting in timely communication with Boeing management, customers, the NTSB, the FAA, and other foreign and domestic government agencies
• Support the identification and mitigation of airplane related risks (design, maintenance, operations) identified over the course of an investigation using existing company safety processes
• Ability to quickly understand technical information that is not a part of your background
• Ability to work on multiple tasks in a high paced environment
• Assists with investigations of accidents and incidents involving company products and services.
• Participates in company safety processes and initiatives.
• Participates in the discussion of legal cases and claims with in-house and outside counsel.
• Researches, acquires and provides specific facts and data in response to, or in anticipation of, litigation.
• Prepares for interpretation and dissemination of accident investigation related materials.
• Participates in field investigations and leads company teams at accident site.
• Supports compliance with protocols, logistics and safety requirements.
• Advises the company team members regarding tasks and safety requirements to be performed.

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.
• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level