Boeing

Mid-Level or Senior Safety Management System Engineer

Boeing$114K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of work experience (Mid-Level) or 9+ years (Senior Level)
  • 2+ years of experience in systems, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the Safety Management System according to industry and regulatory standards
  • Lead Safety Risk Management (SRM) activities, including hazard analyses and risk assessments
  • Enhance SRM efficiency and scalability across teams
  • Implement Safety Assurance activities to identify and manage safety hazards
  • Prepare for FAA Oversight of the Safety Management System
  • Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for leadership
  • Design and deliver safety training programs to promote safety culture

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid and unpaid time off opportunities
Full Job Description
Mid-Level or Senior Safety Management System Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Chief Aerospace Safety Office (CASO) and BCA SMS team are seeking a Safety Management System Engineer to grow and accelerate our Safety Management System in Everett, WA. This role will lead high‑visibility safety risk assessments, scale SMS performance, implement Safety Assurance, and serve as a key interface across assigned Airplane Programs and functional organizations including Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Support, and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate combines SMS expertise, strong program/project leadership, and the ability to influence and operationalize safety culture at all organizational levels.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) Safety Management System Engineer.

This is an opportunity to expand your skills in a fast-growing and critical discipline, where you will have the chance to lead appropriate efforts.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Develops, implements, and maintains the enterprise Safety Management System in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (including 14 CFR Part 5 where applicable).
  • Leads and facilitates business‑critical Safety Risk Management (SRM) activities, including hazard analyses, safety risk assessments, and identification of mitigation strategies.
  • Drives improvements in SRM speed, scalability, and consistency across teams and business units; develop and apply Safety/SMS risk modeling techniques.
  • Implement and monitor Safety Assurance (SA) activities; support BCA teams to identify new hazards, assess control effectiveness, and track corrective actions.
  • Leads efforts to prepare for FAA Oversight of our Safety Management System.
  • Monitors and analyzes safety performance metrics; prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Designs and delivers safety training programs and workshops to enhance SMS activation and positive safety culture across the organization.
  • Integrates lessons learned and best practices across Business Unit SMS teams and external partners (airline customers, regulators, suppliers).
  • Serves as a primary point of contact for safety inquiries, internal audits, and regulatory interactions; support compliance activities and external reviews.
  • Leads cross‑functional teams actively working to meet SMS requirements.

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 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience in systems, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering
  • Experience effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing, and collaborating on multi-discipline teams
  • Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

  • Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in Product & Services Safety
  • Experience working with sensitivity and/or risk analysis models
  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with executives or senior leaders

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): $114,750 - $155,250
  • Senior (Level 4): $141,100 - $190,900

#CASO

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 3 U.S. Person4 as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. 3U.S. Person4 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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About Boeing

Insitu designs, develops, produces, and operates high-performance, cost-effective unmanned aircraft systems. The company’s focus is to deliver ISR information to their customers that are located all over the world, whether on land or at sea. To meet new operational needs and address the global market, they have introduced scores of game-changing technologies that have improved imagery and exploitation, operational security, training, airspace safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability. They are fully backed by their parent company, The Boeing Company, and its 95+ years of world-renowned innovation, delivery, performance and value. Insitu Pacific, the company’s Australia-based affiliate, was established to serve the unique needs of the Asia-Pacific region. Insitu also maintains a strong network of partners and suppliers, allowing them to provide specialized, in-country support for any region in the world. Insitu was founded in 1994 and is based in Bingen, Washington, United States.

Boeing Careers

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Founded
1916
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