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BGS - Government System Safety Engineering Manager

Boeing boeing.com Open
Berkeley HazelwoodHuntington Beach +2 Full-time Manager Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Manager-level Engineering Leadership role at Boeing. Berkeley · full-time · $141,100–$204,700 base.

SalaryStated by Boeing
$141,100 – $204,700
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SeniorityManager
LocationBerkeley
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$141,100–$204,700
PostedNov 2, 2026
Also hiring inHazelwood, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Seal Beach
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Lead safety engineers supporting government programs, including aircraft platforms, fleet sustainment, modernization, support equipment and training
  • Set project plans, operating goals and procedures for system safety work, then secure the resources needed to deliver them
  • Review and approve technical methods, outputs and processes, while managing supplier technical work and improving processes
  • Build working relationships with customers, peers and other stakeholders, and coach and develop your direct reports

What you bring

  • At least one year in a leadership role, or completion of Boeing’s Exploring Leadership course
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering or another listed technical field, or an equivalent qualification tied to the work
  • Hands-on system safety work using MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4761 or an equivalent standard

Who this fits

This is a people-management role leading a safety engineering team. You must work fully onsite at one of the listed locations, with some travel required. U.S. Person status is required for export-control compliance, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

From the employer

BGS - Government System Safety Engineering Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Chief Aerospace Safety Office’s (CASO) Boeing Global Services (BGS) Safety Team is seeking a System Safety Engineering Manager (Level K) to lead our BGS-G Safety Engineering Team, focused on providing system safety engineering capability for the BGS Government (BGS-G) portfolio. The position will be based in either Berkeley (St Louis), MO, Hazelwood, MO, Seal Beach, CA, Huntington Beach, CA or Long Beach.

At Boeing Global Services Safety, our BGS-G safety team is committed to operationalizing system safety and providing System Safety Engineering capability for the BGS portfolio of government (Defense) products and services. We deliver exceptional System Safety Engineering capability and innovative solutions which prioritize product and services safety, mission assurance, and operational excellence. Join us in our mission to uphold the highest safety standards and contribute to a safer future in the aviation industry.

In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of safety professionals and oversee safety initiatives across all of BGS's government programs, including F/A-18, F-15, F-22, C-17, AH-64, CH-47, KC-135, KC-46, and numerous other defense platforms and related products. Your expertise will also extend to critical government services engineering efforts related to fleet in-service / sustainment support, fleet modernization, support equipment, and training, ensuring that our fleets maintain the highest safety and reliability standards for our defense customers. As a leader of the BGS-G Safety team, you will collaborate with a wide array of cross-functional teams and leaders to develop and implement comprehensive safety strategies which align with Boeing's commitment to excellence and innovation.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the area of Systems Engineering.
  • Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals.
  • Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct report personnel.
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes.
  • Manages, develops, and motivates employees.

Work Authorization:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations. Some travel will be required as business needs.

Candidate Assessment Notice:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

  • Candidates must have 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.”
  • 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
  • Experience performing system safety tasks in accordance with MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4761, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Experience performing systems engineering activities in full systems engineering lifecycle
  • Aircraft Certification experience
  • Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in an aerospace environment
  • Experience in analyzing technical data and providing clear written and verbal presentation of the results
  • Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
  • Experience with commercial airplanes or commercial derivatives
  • Experience with fostering safety culture in teams

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: $141,100 - $204,700



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Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

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 does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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