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F-15 Platform Structures Senior Leader

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026514555 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 22, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Leader to join Air Dominance, specifically the F-15 Program, in Berkeley, MO.  This is an exciting leadership opportunity on the world’s premier Air Dominance and Strike Fighter platform working directly with the US government and foreign customers.

This position manages, develops and motivates employees performing design, integrity/airworthiness, and manufacturing engineering efforts for F15 customers.  Primary team duties include modernization initiatives for F-15 Israel, F-15 Korea, F-15 Singapore, and F-15EX.  This position will partner with the F-15 Platform Structures organization responsible for F-15EX production, will be aligned to Mechanical & Structural Engineering (MSE) Capability, and deployed to the F-15 Air Vehicle IPT organization.  Familiarity with full size determinate assembly (FSDA), proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM), and the ability to estimate manpower/support critical proposals are required for this position. 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage employees and mid-level managers performing engineering and technical activities

  • Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work collaboratively with partners from within Boeing and outside, across different cultures and time zones

  • Provide technical guidance through experience and network ensuring that products are accurate and reliable

  • Ability and willingness to make technical decisions based on data, experience, engineering judgement, & input from SMEs/leads

  • Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure integration across the value stream

  • Effectively communicate findings, recommendations, and project status to stakeholders through reports and presentations

  • Oversee complex and challenging projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet technical requirements. This includes resource allocation and risk management

  • Develop and implement strategies that align with organizational goals and industry standards

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process enhancement and implementing best practices

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in mechanical, aerospace or civil engineering

  • 10+ years of technical experience in mechanical and/or structural engineering role

  • 5+ years of experience leading or managing large or complex teams of managers and/or non-management employees

  • 3+ years of experience effectively leading and partnering with cross-functional teams, involving key stakeholder relationship management

  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience with military aircraft production

  • 3+ years of experience with EVM, CAM, and RIO management

  • 3+ years of experience with software toolsets used for structural analysis

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $197,200 - $266,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 07, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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