Entry Level or Associate Aircraft Safety Engineer

Position Overview

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive with great opportunities for professional growth. The Boeing Safety, Security, and Airworthiness (SS&A) organization is seeking an Entry Level (Level 1) or Associate (Level 2) Airplane Safety Engineer to join their Airplane Safety Engineering Team within Enterprise Safety Mission Assurance in Everett, WA. You will work cross-functionally to ensure that airplane-level safety analyses are thoroughly conducted, with a focus on regulatory compliance, design safety, and product integrity.

Location: Everett, WA
Schedule: 1st shift
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Experience Required: 1+ years for Entry Level or 2+ years for Associate level

Key Responsibilities

• Document safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation, and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards.
• Execute airplane-level analyses including the Preliminary Aircraft Safety Assessment, Aircraft Functional Hazard Assessment, Combined Functional Failure Effects, Common Resource Analysis, Multi-Functional Fault Tree Analysis, Functional Design Assurance Level evaluations, Common Mode Assessment, Particular Risk Analysis, and Zonal Safety Analysis.
• Provide safety design and analysis expertise to program stakeholders and leadership.
• Validate and verify airplane-level safety requirements.
• Develop certification strategies for systems and airplane-level safety issues.
• Represent the Airplane Safety Engineering team in design trade studies, safety analysis coordination, and functional integration assessments.
• Ensure adequate redundancy and physical separation of critical systems.
• Lead safety analyses, such as Runway Excursion or Airplane Common Mode evaluations, to ensure integration across multiple functional systems.
• Utilize Model Based System Engineering tools to analyze architectures/designs and develop safety deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 1+ years of experience in airplane systems design, analysis, or systems integration (flight controls, hydraulics, avionics, fuels, etc.), or equivalent experience through capstone projects, research, internships, or co-ops.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with large engineering teams and lead cross-functional projects.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to take ownership of work activities to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely completion.
• For Associate level positions: 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing and/or reviewing system safety analyses or studies.
• Experience with commercial airplane certification, including regulator-facing support.
• Working knowledge of Functional Hazard Analyses, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Particular Risk Assessment, Fault Tree Analysis, and/or System Safety Assessments.
• Experience in developing or applying aviation-related system safety analysis methods such as Safety Risk Assessments or Functional Hazard Assessments.
• Operational experience and/or a Pilot’s license.
• Experience solving complex, ambiguous engineering problems within an aerospace design environment.
• Familiarity with 14CFR Part 25.1309, SAE ARP-4754, and SAE ARP-4761.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: Entry Level (Level 1): $76,500 - $103,500; Associate (Level 2): $94,350 - $127,650
• Compensation: Based on candidate experience, qualifications, and market considerations.
• Benefits: Total Rewards package including competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, and life and disability insurance programs.