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Vaxess is developing a pipeline of next-generation therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the Vaxess’ patch combines room temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Vaxess is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world.

The Role

We are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated individual with expertise analytical methods highly focused on HPLC and QC operations to join our core team of scientists and engineers. The Senior Scientist will execute Quality Control testing, and associated operations and contribute to analytical testing to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging early-phase clinical company bringing innovative technology to the global market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, optimization, and execution of HPLC-based analytical methods (e.g., RP-HPLC, SEC, IEX) to support in-process, release, and stability testing.
• Develop, qualify, validate, and characterize GMP-compliant purity, SEC, and content methods for intermediates and drug products, with a strong emphasis on chromatographic workflows.
• Author and execute cGMP method qualification and validation protocols, prepare reports, and perform/oversee routine QC testing.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for chromatography methods during investigations of deviations, OOS/OOT events, assay failures, and other non-conformance issues.
• Provide technical leadership in HPLC troubleshooting, instrument maintenance coordination, data integrity practices, and chromatographic data review.
• Independently author method SOPs, analytical protocols, technical reports, and contribute to regulatory submissions.
• Maintain rigorous laboratory documentation and complete, audit-ready analytical records.
• Collaborate effectively with QC, Manufacturing, Process Development, and Regulatory teams to enable program success across phases.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with a minimum of 4 years (10 years for Senior Scientist) in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry; or M.S. with commensurate experience.
• Demonstrated in-depth expertise in HPLC, including method development, troubleshooting, system suitability design, chromatographic theory, and data interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with multiple chromatographic techniques (RP-HPLC, SEC, IEX, affinity, gradient optimization, detector setup/maintenance).
• Proven success developing and validating GMP analytical methods and supporting GMP operations.
• Experience with complementary analytical techniques such as UV-Vis, LC-MS, CE, ELISA, or other functional assays is beneficial.
• Experience working in a QC or cGMP laboratory environment with strong understanding of data integrity requirements (ALCOA+).
• Strong organizational skills, precision in documentation, and ability to manage multiple analytical workflows simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to collaborative work within interdisciplinary project teams.

At Vaxess, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to .

Senior Scheduler, Mission Critical

Location: Bowling Green, OH, US

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SCHEDULER FAMILY - CORE

• Prepares, builds and updates project schedules collaboratively with the project team.
• Performs schedule reviews to ensure effective and efficient best practices for scheduling are utilized. Diplomatically communicates review comments to the project team.
• Participates in all phases of the construction planning & scheduling process, including the creation of proposal schedules, baseline schedule and ongoing schedule updates.
• Utilizes working knowledge of JE Dunn scheduling software.
• Assists with and performs training for JE Dunn operations. Assists with training content and course preparation for training delivered by the group.
• Assists with the development of best practices for JE Dunn planning and scheduling efforts.
• Visits job sites regularly to review job status and applies construction sequencing knowledge to accurately update the project schedule for assigned projects.
• May attend project related meetings and/or jobsite-specific meetings where emphasis on schedule is discussed.
• Supports Lean and Pull Planning sessions by ensuring CPM schedule is aligned with pull plan results.
• Supports the preparation of a variety of reports as required for assigned projects.
• Adds resource loading and cost loading, when required, to schedules collaboratively created with the project teams.
• Provides planning and scheduling support to operations, marketing and other IPS functions as directed.
• Understands that market and regional information are a part of project schedules such as: seasonal weather patterns, materials markets, labor forces and other factors that may impact each project schedule.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities with business development and the project team.

SENIOR SCHEDULER

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Develops and facilitates planning and scheduling training programs for internal team members including content creation and implementation planning.
• Leads project teams in assessing sequencing and methods of construction, project delays and impacts, alternate work plans, and recovery schedules.
• Leads planning and scheduling group best practice and process development efforts.
• Develops and maintains a library of standard project schedule templates for internal use as a starting point.
• Participates in pursuit opportunities, including interviews and external client meetings during the pursuit phase.
• Supports project teams to coordinate with trade partners’ schedule issues and recovery schedules.
• Participates and provides feedback in job pre-planning meetings, post construction meetings, and monthly project status review meetings.
• Mentors, manages and coaches a direct report (if applicable).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Advanced
• Proficiency in MS Office – Advanced
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications – Advanced
• Ability to recognize, during job site visits, where there are schedule sequencing areas of concern and where sequencing improvements can occur – Advanced
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management regarding commercial construction project types and delivery methods
• Knowledge of scheduling software and implementation
• Knowledge of most types of construction projects and delivery methods – Advanced
• Knowledge of work activity sequencing, activity durations, scheduling concepts and best practices, with the ability to communicate opportunities for improvement – Advanced
• Proficiency in scheduling software – Advanced
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate
• Ability to maintain or exceed required reimbursability and ensure direct reports can do the same
• Ability to effectively deal with Change Management delays and claims (compensable and non-compensable, excusable and non-excusable, etc.)
• Ability to lead and facilitate Pull Planning sessions, as required by project support needs
• Ability to provide performance management feedback and complete evaluations
• Ability to import schedules into JE Dunn’s standard scheduling software
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with team members
• Ability to effectively collaborate as a team, both internally and externally

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years planning and scheduling experience (Preferred)

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

BENEFITS INFORMATION

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Position Summary

Manage, monitor and provide production routing, scheduling and production order closings for repair and capital projects (Direct involvement) executed through the Service Center. Also, responsible for coordinating and processing outside local purchases including initiating outsource purchase order processes and coordination. Will handle incoming and outgoing shipment processes which includes administrative and physical handling.

Major Duties

• Responsible for managing day to day activities for all production planning, methods and scheduling operations at the Service Center which includes production order releases with required drawing attachments.
• Creation of BOMs, routings and materials through company ERP system.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and executing a Production Master Schedule using the company ERP system
• Responsible for the complete production order documentation accuracy from implementation to final closing to include shop operation time recording and completing executions.
• Responsible for all outside sub-contract work which includes the processing of purchase orders, expediting and closure to meet production schedules.
• Coordinating procurement or scheduling of any specialized equipment or services (ionized water generators, noise testing equipment, independent 3rd party inspections, etc…)
• Working with the warehouse and logistic resources ensuring crating/packaging, and freight requirements are met.
• Responsible for labor hour posting to projects that balance to payroll. Will balance direct labor hours to payroll day to day and will provide month-end final labor absorption reporting after the final closing is complete using Celonas.

• Responsible for defining and communicating day to day solutions to manufacturing and repair problems with off-site engineers in a timely manner. Must have a good line of communication from the facility to the design engineering group in Arlington and Product Specialist.
• Assist with DCI (Disassemble, Clean and Inspection) and aftermarket by developing parts cost and delivery estimates.
• Responsible for documenting and maintaining all capital, repair and aftermarket Master plan production schedules.
• Observe and support production personnel on proper procedures. This includes basic assembly documentation, machining, welding, test setups and basic fixturing.
• Quality Plan. Responsible for releasing production plans for the site which remains in compliant regarding the Andritz Separation quality plan.
• Ensure inspection standards, procedures and all technical documents are released complete and included in all Production order packet for clear understanding of scope.
• Follow up with outside vendors. Responsible for any plating, bead blasting, machining, etc. that happens outside of an Andritz facility. Control raw materials used in production through supplier certification system.
• Ensure communications with in-plant departments and external vendors; request correction of non-conforming parts; report rejected parts analysis to management daily.
• Develop standard operating procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Research complaints from assembly and production departments regarding inadequate materials by correcting through company-approved channels.
• Involvement in production records for accuracy to better control future production runs.
• Will coordinate and maintain MRP setting accuracy for manufacture parts
• Will analyze, maintain and recommend manufacture part reorder point stock levels.
• Will communicate and interface with customers in a technical capacity when required.
• This position may require extended hours as needed.
• Responsible for implementation and monthly updating of Preventive Maintenance logs for all production tools published in each department.
• This position description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Basic Skills:

• Industrial or manufacturing degreed graduate preferred. Requires 5 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment reflecting progressive training in industrial machine manufacturing. Must have a clear understanding in interpreting detailed part and fabrication drawings. Technical writing skills, Typing, Advanced Microsoft office experience. Prefer training in related work such as machinist, welding, assembly, and sheet metal fabrication using advanced shop mathematics, typically gained through 3 to 5 years’ experience.

Relationship:

The Production Planning/Methods Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager has

Direct supervisory responsibility for all members of the Planning and Methods personnel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position require the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Requires extended movements including stooping, bending and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds. Make visual inspections with precise hand and finger movements, with reasoning and problem-solving ability.

Work Environment

Works closely with the Plant Manager, Shop and Engineering staff. Possesses good people skills and works well with persons reporting to him/her, peers, subordinates and senior management throughout the Company. Projects a professional image to those outside the Company with whom he/she has business contact.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Job Summary

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• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.
  

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• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  
  
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  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (ScreeningEarly Intervention, Preschool).
    
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
    
  
  
  
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  
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  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
    
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trans-disciplinary context.
    
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a trans-disciplinary context.
    
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
    
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals. Use of multimodality strategies. Modification of methods and interventions including but not limited to physical environment, daily routine, adult-child, child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 3 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI etc.
    
  
  
  
• COMMUNICATION
  
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  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment including but not limited to presentations, demonstrations, meetings, handouts.
    
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
    
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
    
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, and Diagnostic team).
    
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate
    
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
    
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in a crisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
    
  
  
  
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  
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  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates
    
  • Submits log notes within the established time frame
    
  • Submits attendance within the established time frame. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
    
  
  
  
• Participates in One Site Specialty In-service Program or Site Based Assignment
  
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  • Generates idea, plans, insures and appropriately measures project outcomes.
    
  
  
  
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Qualifications/Requirements

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  • Educational preparation.
    
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  • Bachelors Degree in Special Education or related field.
    
  
  
  
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  • NYS Certification in accordance with the requirements of the NYSED and program position requirements.
    
  
  
  

Job Summary

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• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.
  

Responsibilities

• 
  
• PERFORMS DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  
  
  • 
    
  • Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas: (Screening, Early Intervention, Preschool).
    
  • Consistently selects, utilizes, and accurately interprets appropriate, testing materials and or instrumentation based on presenting needs. Actively participates in research on potential updates, modifications and/or improvements to clinical departmental protocol/instrumentation/ testing /teaching methods.
    
  
  
  
• PROVISION OF SERVICE
  
  • 
    
  • Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
    
  • Implements child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within trandisciplinary context.
    
  • Provides support for program staff to formulate and implement child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.
    
  • Demonstrates the ability to use IEP Direct and all other IEP programs and goals.
    
  • Utilizes strategies effectively based on IEP goals including; Use of multimodal strategies.Modification of methods and interventionsincluding but not limited to physical environment and daily routine, adult-child and child-child interactions. Selection and use of appropriate therapy materials. Demonstrates proficiency with use of strategies across 4 or more models i.e. center based, autism spectrum classrooms, related service, EI, etc.
    
  
  
  
• COMMUNICATION
  
  • 
    
  • Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment: (Presentations/Demonstrations, Meetings,Handouts).
    
  • Attends, schedules and conducts weekly classroom or treatment team meeting times with staff as assigned.
    
  • Schedules regular meeting times with families at least twice a year according to school program protocol.
    
  • Actively and consistently uses cooperative planning as a strategy for staff to staff communication including but not limited to participation on: (Classroom team, Site team, Core team, Best Practice team, Diagnostic team).
    
  • Consistently exchanges information with parents including observations, scheduled conferences etc. and encourages parents to actively participate.
    
  • Clearly communicates information at interagency and intra-agency meetings including to other staff, departments, and internal and external customers according to program protocol as directed.
    
  • Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command in acrisis and follows appropriate clinical and program response according to preschool protocols.
    
  
  
  
• Documentation - Clinical Documentation:
  
  • 
    
  • Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.
    
  
  
  
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  • Completes two special assignments examples include: (Manages a site/facility for children and families, Manages safety, Manages infection control implementations, Manages staff conflict resolution, Manages audit).
    
  
  
  
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  • Provides formal clinical mentorship and/or supervision for ED., OT, or PT for al least one staff member. Mentorship activities could be specific clinical area of expertise. Performs above support activities with two or more staff members per year
    
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  • Minimum of 2 years experience.
    
  
  
  
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  • Masters Degree in Special Education;
    
  • Bachelors degree for designated specialty areas including but not limited to Behavior and FamilyTherapies.
    
  
  
  
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  LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  
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  • Meets NYSED Department requirements as described by position and as required for program.
    
  
  
  

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) - Phantom Works organization is seeking an experienced Engineer to join the Signature Integrity Team in St. Louis, Missouri, as a Supportable Low Observable (SLO) Lead Engineer.

This role is critical for the development of tools and processes required to sustain stealth platform signature performance on advanced Air Dominance platforms.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to a team of SLO engineers, ensuring the effective execution of SLO plans while maximizing operational availability and minimizing life cycle costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the SLO team in maximizing operational availability and minimizing life cycle costs of Boeing products with low observable design features.

• Analyze customer and system requirements to develop architectural approaches and detailed specifications for various products.

• Develop high-level and detailed designs consistent with requirements and specifications.

• Validate designs through various methods of review, testing, and analysis.

• Implement supportability guidelines early in platform design.

• Share SLO experience and methods across low observable programs.

• Identify improvements in designs, materials, tools, or methods to reduce life cycle costs for users.

• Mature data collection and analysis tools to efficiently direct low observable maintenance actions.

• Collaborate with materials & processes, product support, and reliability & maintainability engineers.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Prepare technical specifications, procedures, and reports.

• Communicate results and status to project stakeholders, including government and suppliers.

Some travel (up to 10%) may be required to support fabrication and testing activities.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

• 10+ years of experience working with Low Observable (LO) Engineering Processes.

• 10+ years of work experience in Reliability & Maintainability, Product Support, or Materials & Processes Engineering.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to engineering challenges.

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and Special Program Access (U.S. Only Citizenship Required).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques for effective communication of results.

• Experience in technical writing and documentation for engineering specifications and reports.

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

Conflict of Interest:

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 (DFW) 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.

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 & 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:

Level 4: $136,850 - $185,150

Level 5: $164,900 - $223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 01, 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 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.