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Lead Flight Control Systems Engineer

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Boeing

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India , Bengaluru

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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. As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500+ engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead system development activities for Flight Control systems (High‑lift systems, primary flight control, folding wing systems and relevant systems)
  • Provide technical direction, mentoring, and peer review for the engineering team to ensure on‑time delivery and first‑time quality
  • Create and maintain plans, schedules, risk registers (RIOs), and status reports for assigned technical scope
  • Define and decompose system‑level requirements and allocate to subsystems and hardware/software elements
  • Produce and maintain subsystem specifications, SCDs, critical item development specs, procurement specs, ICDs, and supplier SOWs
  • Lead system safety activities including hazard identification, functional hazard assessment (FHA), system safety assessment (SSA), and requirements for safety mitigation
  • Optimize system architecture for reuse, reliability, maintainability, and safety
  • Identify & lead system-level changes and comply with change management processes
  • Lead V&V activities: Define verification strategies, plan and witness system‑level testing, and ensure traceability to requirements
  • Perform system-level analysis activities (kinematics, system stress coordination, performance/frequency response / control margins / stability, layout and system separation, thermal analyses, dynamic analyses, flight safety and reliability analyses)
  • Support FAA/EASA certification processes and documentation
  • demonstrate regulatory compliance
  • Lead stage‑gate and development assurance reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, DAR) and meet readiness for certification milestones
  • Lead airplane‑level system integration and collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as avionics, hydraulics, structures, displays, landing gear, maintenance and suppliers
  • Engage suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues
  • drive corrective actions and assurance activities
  • Perform equipment management responsibilities including procured item review, qualification, and configuration control
  • Support customer engineering activities: investigations, reports, publications, training reviews, safety assessments, service bulletins, and modifications
  • Coordinate and communicate regularly with Boeing teams and stakeholders
  • provide periodic updates on technical progress, quality metrics, risks, and milestones
  • Support Boeing India initiatives for engineering excellence, employee development, and customer engagement
  • Support digital engineering and model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) initiatives where applicable
  • Travel as required to suppliers, test sites, and other Boeing locations

Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechatronics, system engineering) or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
  • Experience: Bachelor’s with 12+ years or Master’s with 11+ years of relevant systems engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience with Flight Control systems engineering development, integration and testing
  • In-depth knowledge and practical application of ARP4754A and ARP4761
  • familiarity of FAA/EASA regulations
  • Expert level competency of CATIA, DOORS, Matlab & Simulink
  • working knowledge of scripting or programming (MATLAB, C, or Python)
  • Experience of working on development assurance / certification processes
  • working with suppliers for technical deliverables and qualification processes
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • strong stakeholder collaboration and problem-solving abilities
  • High ethical standards, positive attitude, and proactive mindset
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours (early or late as needed) to interface with Boeing personnel around the world

Nice to have:

  • Prior experience of Boeing or major commercial aircraft programs
  • Experience in service engineering of aircraft systems issues (flight controls, Actuation etc.,)
  • Knowledge of DGCA, CEMILAC, MIL or other regional type-certification processes
  • Understanding of RTCA/DO-160, DO-178, DO-254
  • Experience with model-based systems engineering tools like Cameo or Rhapsody
  • Experience applying AI/ML to systems engineering or digital engineering workflows
  • Certifications in aviation/aerospace system safety, accident/incident analysis, or safety program management
What we offer:
  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
  • Relocation within India
  • Relocation based on candidate eligibility

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Expiration:
April 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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