Lead Project Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

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About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring a Lead Project Engineer for Cloud Infrastructure on a proprietary program in Hazelwood, MO. This execution-focused role sits within the Digital Infrastructure Segment (DIS), emphasizing Cloud Computing. It offers the chance to combine engineering leadership and program execution to influence next-generation digital capabilities on a proprietary defense program.

This position is 100% onsite at Hazelwood, MO. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time, domestically depending on business needs.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). A U.S. Security Clearance active in the past 24 months is considered active.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution for DIS work packages that heavily leverage Cloud Engineering capabilities.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage cross-functional teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Define work packages, allocate resources, track progress, and manage subcontractor activities.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics and analytics to measure technical and business outcomes.
• Manage Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and analysis; support risk, issue, and opportunity management.
• Respond to changes in Statement of Work (SOW), assess impacts, and negotiate modifications to deliverables, costs, and schedules.
• Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) as assigned.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and the customer.
• Promote a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Experience working within an Agile environment.
• U.S. Secret Security Clearance (active or active within the past 24 months) and U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a “U.S. Person” (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure and hosting applications in the cloud.
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira.

Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that attracts, engages, and retains top talent. Elements include:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Best-in-class 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match: Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible employees to count qualified student loan debt payments toward the Company Match.
• Relocation assistance based on candidate eligibility.

Pay

Summary pay range: $136,850 – $185,150. Pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations.

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 are met as outlined in company policies.