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Composite Material & Process Engineer

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Hazelwood, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense Systems Materials and Process Technology team is seeking a high performing, motivated and self-starter Entry, Associate or Experienced Composites Materials and Processes Engineer to join our team in Hazelwood, MO, supporting Boeing Defense development proprietary programs at the St. Louis, Missouri site. The Composites M&P Engineer will work independently as well as in teams, with internal and external suppliers, and will apply knowledge of materials and processes in various engineering and manufacturing disciplines. M&P skill areas include composite layup and assembly, bonded assemblies, composite testing, prepregs, adhesives, solvents, finishes, primers, polymer chemistry, elastomers and failure analysis, among others. This engineer will work in the office, laboratory and factory to support the evaluations noted above.

We are Boeing Materials & Process Technology, responsible for development, implementation and sustainment of innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future! #TheFutureIsBuiltHere #ChangeTheWorld

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide Materials and Process Engineering support to Development Programs with focus on composites and bonded assemblies
  • Review and approve engineering drawings and procurement specifications
  • Author and revise material or process specifications
  • Specify composite materials, resin systems and adhesives for aircraft usage
  • Make routine contact with customers, teaming partners, subcontractors, and suppliers. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined integrated product team, working alongside other skilled technicians, engineers, and support staff
  • Defines requirements and approves tools, equipment, materials, parts and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture and/or maintenance of products
  • Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations
  • Develops and qualifies new tools, equipment, materials, parts, processes and suppliers to meet requirements. Integrates new technologies as appropriate
  • Qualification of facilities, equipment and suppliers for composite fabrication and bonding specifications and processes
  • Coordinate and author material/part test and qualification plans and reports
  • Review and approve supplier material processing procedures
  • Travel to subcontractor locations to review processes and assess compliance with requirements
  • Processing improvements through material and fabrication processes regarding non-metallic and composite material systems
  • Interface with government, external and internal customers
  • Support or lead non-conformances, corrective actions, fleet impact assessments, notice of escapes
  • Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements
  • Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) labs and office areas
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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
  • Bachelor's degree (Level 1) OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience or a Master's degree (Level 2) OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience or Master's and 3 years (Level 3)
  • Travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Material Science and Engineering
  • 2 years experience with aerospace composite materials, assembly, fabrication, bonding
  • 2 years experience with aerospace process and material specifications
  • Active Security Clearance
  • Experience with materials (such as epoxy, cyanate ester, bismaleimide, urethane, polyimide, reinforcements, non-metallic core, etc) and fabrication processes
  • Experience with composite and elastomer failure modes (structural and nonstructural) and analysis for materials, processes and parts
  • Experience reading/interpreting engineering drawings
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Must have strong written and verbal skills and the ability to effectively work within an Integrated Product Team environment
  • Applicants must be comfortable working in an environment of change and in support of multiple programs, internal and external customers, technical challenges, and deadlines
  • Candidate must have a positive attitude towards learning and a history of teamwork and taking initiative

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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 1): $73,950 - $100,050

Summary pay range (Level 2): $91,800 - $124,200

Summary pay range (Level 3): $112,200 -$151,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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