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Project Engineer - Export Compliance Focal (Lead or Senior)

Berkeley, Missouri; Saint Charles, Missouri; Huntsville, Alabama; Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; El Segundo, California; Mesa, Arizona Job ID JR2025462596 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 18, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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The Boeing Phantom Works Engineering Team has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer - Export Compliance Focal. The Export Focal and Technology Release Focal are Boeing titles and not an U.S. Government titles or Industry titles. This position is part of the Systems Engineering Capability team, under the Phantom Works Organization. The position is responsible for managing export compliance across the Phantom Works organization under the Export Focal and Technology Release Focal roles.

Export Focal

The Export Focal Role will support and guide programs relative to export compliance requirements. This involves developing export scope relative to program requirements to include strategic license planning and licensing strategy. The export focal will support development of white papers and product definitions and structure the technology release around program needs. The export focal will develop license application requests to Global Trade Controls (GTC) for export license applications with the Department of State. The export focal will program manage all Phantom Works program export requirements and will prioritize export-related scope and act as primary program focal for export compliance for Phantom Works. Upon request, the Export Focal will review program documentation for appropriate export marking and release requirements and provide general program guidance relative to export compliance requirements.  Export focal will support investigations of potential regulatory violations, develop and oversee implementation of export related corrective action plans and assist in activation and execution of export authorities.

Technology Release Focal

The Technology Release Focal will represent Phantom Works regarding the pre-vetting process with the Department of State (DoS) and will be focal to Government Operations within Boeing. This requirement is to obtain technology release policy decisions by the USG and Department of Defense (DoD) release policy owners. With Government Operations as conduit, the Technology Release Focal is responsible to identify emerging technologies, new platforms and customers never exported before and bring forth subject matter to Government Operations for the purposes of obtain policy direction in support of government treaties and Government-to Government relationships. Pre-vetting is a requirement prior to submitting license applications where precedence has not been set.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including (Lead or Senior) Project Engineer - Export Compliance Focal.

Export Focal Responsibilities:

  • Primary Point of Contact for all export/import requirements within Phantom Works
  • Develop and maintain strategic license plans
  • Assist in preparing and obtaining program approval of license application requests
  • Assist in the activation and execution of license agreements
  • Establish program priorities for license applications in-work
  • Support external and internal audits and investigations regarding export compliance
  • Develop and oversee implementation of export related corrective action plans for PW
  • Perform PW Export Data Reviews as required

Technology Release Responsibilities:

  • Identify release thresholds and emerging requirements
  • Assist in developing white papers and release definition
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Government Operations with technology release subject matter
  • Communicate release policy direction to affected programs and GTC
  • Participate in direct government meetings with DoS and DoD
  • Organize Subject Matter Experts for special technology discussions with USG representatives
  • Assist in the guidance of presentations

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

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 that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 5+ years of experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
  • 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 5: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience managing program export control, such as global work packages
  • Basic understanding of the BDS tools engineers use to create and release engineering data (Drawings, Documents, etc.)
  • Experience with technical writing and editing and preparing presentations for leadership
  • Strong integration skills and understanding of technical and product relationships
  • Demonstrated record of meeting or exceeding targets goals and strong skills in project execution

Typical Education/Experience: 

Lead:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

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

Summary pay range (Lead): $114,750 - $165,600

Summary pay range (Senior): $140,250 - $203,550


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 01, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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