Job Requirements
Titusville, FL
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$103,700 - $140,300
Job Description
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.
Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is currently looking for Critical Lift and Move Production Engineers, Experienced or Senior, to join the NASA Artemis Space Launch System (SLS) team located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
As a lead or member of the Critical Lift & Move team, you will be responsible for the planning, oversight, and execution of critical lift and move operations for Core Stage hardware across multiple SLS production sites (Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida, Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), Louisiana). This engineer will develop hardware lift strategy and execution plans, ensuring safe and efficient handling of program-critical hardware.
Key duties include developing lift/move plans, conducting critical lifts and moves, serving as Lift Person In Charge (LPIC), and operating or supporting crane, SPMT, and aerial lift equipment. The specialist actively participates in flight hardware and tooling design reviews to integrate safe handling and transportation methods.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
Primary Responsibilities:
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This position requires the ability to obtain a clearance for access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Conflict of Interest:
Relocation:
Drug Free Workplace:
Pay and 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.
Level 3 Summary pay range: $ 103,700 - $ 140,300
Level 4 Summary pay range: $ 126,650 - $ 171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 07, 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.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer willing to 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.
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.
Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is currently looking for Critical Lift and Move Production Engineers, Experienced or Senior, to join the NASA Artemis Space Launch System (SLS) team located in Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
As a lead or member of the Critical Lift & Move team, you will be responsible for the planning, oversight, and execution of critical lift and move operations for Core Stage hardware across multiple SLS production sites (Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida, Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), Louisiana). This engineer will develop hardware lift strategy and execution plans, ensuring safe and efficient handling of program-critical hardware.
Key duties include developing lift/move plans, conducting critical lifts and moves, serving as Lift Person In Charge (LPIC), and operating or supporting crane, SPMT, and aerial lift equipment. The specialist actively participates in flight hardware and tooling design reviews to integrate safe handling and transportation methods.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure safe, compliant movement of flight hardware and ground support equipment (GSE) using proper procedures and team coordination.
- Develop and maintain engineered lift and move plans for flight hardware, tooling, and ground support equipment.
- Perform engineering assessments for critical lifts and transport operations, including evaluation of mass properties, center of gravity, load paths, structural capability, stability, rigging interfaces, and handling constraints.
- Review lift and move documentation for technical adequacy and compliance with Boeing procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Provide on-site engineering support for critical lift and move operations, including planning, walkdowns, readiness reviews, execution support, troubleshooting, and post-job lessons learned.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, operations, design engineering, tooling, quality, safety, and logistics to support safe and efficient hardware handling.
- Support development of rigging concepts, lifting fixture requirements, transport configurations, and equipment selection for cranes, SPMTs, straddle carriers, aerial lifts, and other specialized handling equipment.
- Participate in hardware and tooling design reviews to ensure lifting, handling, transportation, access, and maintainability requirements are integrated into designs.
- Conduct risk assessments, hazard evaluations, and engineering trade studies for nonstandard, complex, or first-time lift and move activities.
- Support anomaly investigations, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and continuous improvement of lift and move processes.
- Interface with suppliers, support contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure specialized lift and transport solutions meet technical and operational needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication to coordinate lifts, document actions, and raise issues.
- Attention to detail to protect flight hardware and ensure compliance with procedures.
- Commitment to safety, housekeeping, and adherence to corporate policies and standards.
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide engineering support for off-shift, weekend, or time-sensitive operations as required by program needs.
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This position requires the ability to obtain a clearance for access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
- Experience in mechanical, structural, manufacturing, production, or operations engineering.
- Experience supporting crane lifts, rigging, heavy transport, or large structural handling operations.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Certifications in crane, rigging, ironworking and heavy equipment operations
- Experience in rigging
- Experience developing engineering plans, procedures, work instructions, or technical documentation.
- Knowledge of lifting and rigging fundamentals, load paths, center of gravity evaluation, and structural response during lifting and transportation.
- Familiarity with applicable standards and regulations such as OSHA and ASME B30.
- Experience with CAD models, engineering drawings, and engineering analysis tools used to assess hardware interfaces and structural capability.
- Experience supporting design reviews and integrating handling and transportation requirements into hardware or tooling designs.
- Experience performing risk assessments, investigating anomalies, and implementing corrective actions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly across engineering and operations teams.
- Experience in a fast-paced, highly integrated production or spaceflight hardware environment.
Conflict of Interest:
- Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
- This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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.
- This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Pay and 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.
Level 3 Summary pay range: $ 103,700 - $ 140,300
Level 4 Summary pay range: $ 126,650 - $ 171,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 07, 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.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer willing to 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.
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