Lead Project Engineer (F-18 Programs) at Boeing

Compensation · Listed in posting

$136,850 – $185,150/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

Description

Boeing is hiring a Lead Project Engineer for its F-18 Programs to support the F/A-18 Project Engineering Team in Berkeley, Missouri. The role leads engineering change proposals from request through contract delivery, coordinates technical leads, suppliers, and Boeing Global Services, manages cost, schedule, performance, risk, and customer relationships, and prepares project plans. It is 100% onsite, may require up to 10% travel, and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field and at least 9 years of related work experience, with a summary pay range of $136,850 to $185,150.

Required Skills

Engineering change proposals
Earned-value management
Microsoft Office
Customer reporting
Risk mitigation

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent directly related to the work statement
Required Previous Experiences: 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent technical education and experience
5+ years of engineering experience
1+ year of project or program management experience
5+ years of experience communicating with internal and external customers
Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing cost and schedule performance using Earned-Value Management principles
Experience developing or maintaining customer-focused metrics and reporting
Experience supporting the F/A-18 or another military program
Translation Company Name: The Boeing Company

About Boeing

Boeing

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Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Its offerings include commercial jetliners, military platforms and defense systems, advanced technology solutions, and service solutions for commercial, defense and space customers. Boeing employs more than 182,000 people across the United States and in more than 65 countries, and is organized into three business units: Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services.