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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 & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a LeadSupplier Quality Engineer to join our Air Dominance Proprietary Quality Organization in Hazelwood, MO!
The Supplier Quality Engineer for this Proprietary Program will lead Supplier Quality efforts for the program and help grow the team. The Lead will work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure quality requirements are instilled to the various supply base. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing quality support to suppliers to ensure all requirements are met for First Time Quality (FTQ) parts.
Join Boeing as a Quality Engineer and drive world-class safety and reliability across cutting-edge aerospace programs. In this position, you will support quality defect reduction, root-cause problem solving, and continuous improvement to ensure parts and processes meet the aerospace manufacturing standards.
Position Responsibilities:
- Leads Integration of contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentationand act as an advisor/consultant across business units and the enterprise
- Provides advice regarding bids and proposals
- Authors quality plans for major programs and suppliers
- Consults suppliers and business partners
- Consults at business unit and benchmarks at enterprise level for supplier quality criteria
- Leads or represents quality in multi-system design, verification and quality reviews
- Develops and implement corrective actions
- Develops new validation and advanced statistical methods
- Leads cross-functional continuous quality improvement efforts and benchmarking of enterprise and industry best practices
- Conducts risk analyses to support continuous improvement initiatives and implement risk mitigation control plans.
- Works under consultative direction
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- More than 10 years of experience working with safety and quality processes and procedures
- More than 10 years of experience reading, understanding and interpreting engineering technical information (e.g., drawings, handbooks, industry standards and specifications)
- More than 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality processes
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- More than 10 years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
- More than 10 years of experience in defining, developing, implementing, or improving production processes
- More than 10 years of experience in design and quality reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated
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 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.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift, however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Travel:
This position may require up to 15% travel.
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: USD $149,600 - $202,400
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 14, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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 & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a LeadSupplier Quality Engineer to join our Air Dominance Proprietary Quality Organization in Hazelwood, MO!
The Supplier Quality Engineer for this Proprietary Program will lead Supplier Quality efforts for the program and help grow the team. The Lead will work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure quality requirements are instilled to the various supply base. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing quality support to suppliers to ensure all requirements are met for First Time Quality (FTQ) parts.
Join Boeing as a Quality Engineer and drive world-class safety and reliability across cutting-edge aerospace programs. In this position, you will support quality defect reduction, root-cause problem solving, and continuous improvement to ensure parts and processes meet the aerospace manufacturing standards.
Position Responsibilities:
- Leads Integration of contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentationand act as an advisor/consultant across business units and the enterprise
- Provides advice regarding bids and proposals
- Authors quality plans for major programs and suppliers
- Consults suppliers and business partners
- Consults at business unit and benchmarks at enterprise level for supplier quality criteria
- Leads or represents quality in multi-system design, verification and quality reviews
- Develops and implement corrective actions
- Develops new validation and advanced statistical methods
- Leads cross-functional continuous quality improvement efforts and benchmarking of enterprise and industry best practices
- Conducts risk analyses to support continuous improvement initiatives and implement risk mitigation control plans.
- Works under consultative direction
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
- More than 10 years of experience working with safety and quality processes and procedures
- More than 10 years of experience reading, understanding and interpreting engineering technical information (e.g., drawings, handbooks, industry standards and specifications)
- More than 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality processes
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- More than 10 years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
- More than 10 years of experience in defining, developing, implementing, or improving production processes
- More than 10 years of experience in design and quality reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated
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 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.
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift, however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Travel:
This position may require up to 15% travel.
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: USD $149,600 - $202,400
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 14, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in proprietary trader jobs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative analysis and statistical modeling techniques
- Experience with Python, R, or MATLAB for strategy development and backtesting
- Deep knowledge of derivatives pricing, options theory, or futures market mechanics
- Series 57 or Series 56 license required or willingness to obtain upon hire
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and position-sizing discipline
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, physics, computer science, or engineering
Tips for Your Proprietary Trader Job Search
Quantify your PnL and Sharpe ratio
Hiring desks care far more about your risk-adjusted returns than your job titles. Pull your actual performance numbers, annualized Sharpe ratio, and max drawdown from every strategy you've run and lead with them on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists proprietary trader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the asset class
A desk focused on fixed-income arbitrage reads your resume differently than an equity market-making team. Reframe your experience around the specific instruments, market structure, and execution environment each firm actually trades.
Target firms by their trading style
High-frequency shops prioritize latency engineering and C++ fluency, while discretionary macro desks want macroeconomic reasoning and risk intuition. Filter openings by strategy type first so you're not sending the same application to firms with completely different hiring criteria.
Prepare for live trading simulations
Most prop firm interviews include a real-time simulation or paper-trading test where you're evaluated on position sizing, entry timing, and loss discipline under pressure. Practice narrating your decision process out loud, not just executing the trade.
Negotiate capital allocation not just salary
At many prop firms the profit-split structure and initial buying power matter more than base pay. Before your final-round conversation, research the firm's typical allocation for new hires at your level so you can ask specific questions rather than accepting the first offer.
Proprietary Trader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most proprietary traders?
Point72, Nutrien, and Highline Warren are hiring the most proprietary traders right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Illinois, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts frequently as trading desks open and close positions, so checking current listings regularly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many proprietary trader jobs are remote?
About 50% of proprietary trader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at market-making and high-frequency trading firms that require direct access to proprietary infrastructure. Research and quantitative strategy roles tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility compared to execution-focused desk positions.
How do you become a proprietary trader?
Start by building a verifiable performance record, either through a funded personal account, a university trading competition, or a simulator with documented results. Develop fluency in at least one quantitative programming language and study market microstructure for your target asset class. Most traders enter through junior roles at prop firms or as trading assistants, then advance as their strategies prove out over real market cycles.
Can you get hired as a proprietary trader with little experience?
Yes, some prop firms hire candidates with no professional trading history if they can demonstrate strong quantitative ability and disciplined risk thinking in interviews and simulations. Building a documented backtested strategy, completing relevant coursework in financial mathematics or programming, and passing the firm's proprietary assessment can substitute for years of desk experience at the entry level.
What does the proprietary trader interview process look like?
Most prop firm interview processes include an initial screen on quantitative reasoning and probability problems, followed by a technical round covering market structure, options pricing, or coding exercises depending on the desk. Later rounds typically involve a live or simulated trading test where interviewers evaluate your decision-making process and risk discipline in real time before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to proprietary trader jobs?
You can find and apply to proprietary trader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from trading firms, hedge funds, and financial technology companies across the United States. Find roles that match your strategy background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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