
Mid-Level or Senior Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer (Systems Safety & Mission Assurance)
Job Description
Company:
The Boeing CompanyBoeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer (Systems Safety & Mission Assurance) to join the team in Hazelwood, MO.
Lead system and software safety engineering work on a Proprietary Air Dominance program. Drive hazard analyses, demonstrate compliance to MIL-STD-882E and other standards, and influence system architecture to reduce safety risk.
The selected candidate will provide technical guidance and perform critical System Safety or Software Safety Engineering work. In addition to working with System Safety personnel, the individual will work extensively with design, development, and test to incorporate robust safety features and reduce project safety risk.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) Associate Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer.
Position Overview:
- Perform and document safety analyses for systems and software
- Analyze the integration of complex airplane systems and their corresponding airplane-level effects, failure indications, and flight crew actions as part of a system of systems analysis
- Document safety analyses, hazard mitigation, validation, and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E
- Demonstrates safety hazard risk mitigation and control methods to the customer and regulators
- Identifies safety issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety requirements
- Participate in tests and analyses to verify that systems meet the defined safety requirements
- Resolve multi-functional technical issues
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
- 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
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
- Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with aircraft systems (e.g., navigation, avionics, fuel, hydraulics, pneumatic, etc.) including operations and troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
- Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Working knowledge and experience developing/applying aviation related system safety analysis methods such as System Safety Risk Assessments, Fault-tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) and Safety Assessment Report (SAR)
- Experience implementing Department of Defense system safety standards MIL STD 882E
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Experience with aircraft systems including avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, fuel and integrated vehicle management systems
- Experience applying systems engineering principles during the development of complex hardware/software solutions on an aerospace platform
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.
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:
- Mid-Level (Level 3): $107,100 - $144,900
- Senior (Level 4): $131,750 - $178,250
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To 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.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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.
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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Hazelwood, MO
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Apr 17, 2026, 05:58 PM
- Compensation
- $107,100 - $144,900 per year
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