Senior Systems Engineer; Operations​/Systems Analysis

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Senior Systems Engineer (Level
5) in the Phantom Works Virtual Warfare Center (VWC), Arlington, VA.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Operations Analysis or Operations Research professional passionate about creatively solving complex problems at the front end of the business. The role involves leading and performing engagement, mission, and campaign level modeling, simulation, and analysis for the Joint All Domain Analysis team.

• Lead and perform planning, scoping, development, testing, analysis, implementation, scheduling and reporting activities.
• Develop observations and recommendations based on data for presentation to senior leadership.
• Exercise critical thinking, develop advanced technical ideas, and provide innovative solutions.
• Operate effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Lead analysis teams and support other teams as dictated by mission needs.
• Select, integrate, and use appropriate modeling and simulation tools, and lead tool development when required.
• Serve as responsible authority for technical execution and utilization of established analytical processes and practices.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

Requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship required. A clearance active in the past 24 months is considered active.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 14+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in building complex operational models, simulations, and decision‑support systems covering a wide range of defense products.
• Experience leading large defense analysis projects or operations research studies.
• Proven ability to produce clear, actionable results from complex analyses.
• Deep knowledge of military concepts of operations, threat capabilities, and emerging defense technologies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences, including senior government leaders.

• Experience with government/industry standard analysis tools such as AFSIM.
• Background in machine learning and/or artificial intelligence.
• Advanced degree in a related technical field.

Successful candidates must satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Boeing is a drug‑free workplace. Eligible employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when required by policy.

Boeing offers a competitive total rewards package, including a base salary, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid leave.

Boeing’s 401(k) plan matches contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting, and includes a student loan match supplement.

Salary range: $176,800 – $239,200 (based on experience and qualifications).

Position requires meeting U.S. export control compliance. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.

Relocation is offered on a case‑by‑case basis, subject to candidate eligibility.

1st shift.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.