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Associate or Experienced Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer

Boeing · Mascoutah, IL

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Give me an example of a manufacturing nonconformance or quality escape you looked into. How did you trace it back to root cause?

practical root-cause investigation skill on the shop floor, not just paper analysis

Tell me about a time you had to get a hardware engineer, a software engineer, and a customer representative to agree on a hazard mitigation. How did you get everyone aligned?

cross-discipline collaboration and influence without direct authority

Describe a situation where you had to speak up about a safety concern that wasn't popular with the program schedule. How did that go?

willingness to raise safety issues under schedule pressure, tied to Boeing's Seek Speak Listen language

Tell me about a corrective action plan you helped write or execute. What made it stick instead of just becoming paperwork?

whether they can translate root cause findings into durable fixes, not just documentation

Technical

Walk me through how you'd run a functional hazard assessment on a new subsystem, from the first cut at hazard identification to assigning severity and probability.

whether the candidate actually knows the FHA process end to end, not just the vocabulary

Tell me about a fault tree you built or reviewed. What was the top event, and how did you decide which failure paths mattered most?

hands-on fault-tree analysis experience versus classroom familiarity

How does MIL-STD-882 shape the way you document and track hazards compared to a commercial safety standard you might have used?

real working knowledge of the specific defense safety standard named in the posting

Which tactical aircraft hydro-mechanical subsystem are you strongest in, flight controls, landing gear, hydraulics, fuel, power plant, whatever it is, and what's a failure mode you've had to reason through in that area?

depth in at least one of the specific subsystem areas the posting calls out

How do you decide what level of verification, test, analysis, inspection, or simulation, is enough to close out a given safety requirement?

understanding of verification methods and when each is appropriate, not just familiarity with the terms

Situational

Say you're reviewing software for DO-178 compliance and you find a design decision that technically meets the letter of the requirement but seems to leave a hazard only partially mitigated. What do you do?

judgment about when compliance checklists aren't enough and how they escalate a gray area

If flight test data comes back showing an anomaly that wasn't predicted in your original hazard analysis, walk me through what you'd do first.

process discipline for updating safety analysis when real-world data contradicts assumptions

You inherit a legacy hazard log for a system you didn't originally analyze, and it's inconsistent and out of date. How do you get it back into a usable, defensible state?

ability to clean up and own safety documentation under real program conditions

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The full job description

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Associate or Experienced Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense Air Dominance Division Systems Safety & Mission Assurance organization is looking for an Aircraft Safety Engineer to join our US Navy Unmanned MQ-25 Stingray program in Berkeley, MO. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2) or Experienced (Level 3) Aircraft Safety Engineers. As an aircraft safety engineer, you will be responsible for working closely with other engineering disciplines to assess aircraft hardware/software/firmware design to identify all potential safety hazards and propose solutions to reduce or eliminate hazards to ensure product safety and customer mission success. Work scope includes safety hazard analysis/mitigation with issues identified during manufacturing and flight testing of our aircraft. We are looking for individuals with a strong background in aircraft systems or Avionic / Software. Enthusiastic and highly collaborative engineers with a passion for technical details in both hardware and software. Experience in MIL-STD 882, JSSSEH, DO-178/DO-254 standards is highly desirable. Ideal candidates are someone with aircraft design including hardware and software experience, and strong critical thinking skills. Someone that works well in a team environment, ability to apply Seek, Speak and Listen approach to effectively connect and build relationship with teammates and customers. Primary responsibilities: • Participates in research and analysis to identify potential or reported manufacturing issues (e.g. non-conformances, quality escape, FOD etc..) and, risks, and safety concerns • Participates in system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns • Supports identifying safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices • Supports defining and validating safety, mission success, and airworthiness; provides support incorporating into designs, operations, and procedures • Participates in tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements • Assists with creating and maintaining aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes • Contributes by documenting safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards • Supports creating and maintaining safety and corrective action plans 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 • Level 2: 2+ years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience): • Level 3: 5+ + years of experience working in an engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline • 3+ years of experience working with safety analyses such as Risk Assessments, Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Fault-tree Analysis (FTA), etc. • 3+ years of experience with the design and technical development of hardware, firmware or software for Military, Space, or Commercial airplane systems • 3+ years of experience in software verification & validation and safety analysis • 3+ years' experience general working level knowledge of tactical aircraft hydro-mechanical subsystems, and components, including at least one of the following areas of focus: flight controls, landing gear, ejection seats, fuel, hydraulics, power plant (engines & APU's), environmental controls 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 : • Associate (Level 2): $88,400 - $119,600 • Experienced (Level 3): $107,100 - $144,900 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 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. 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) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify • E-Verify (English) • E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement • Right to Work (English) • Right to Work (Spanish)

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