F​/A-Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Level
5) to join the F/A-18 Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Team in Berkeley, MO.

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for integrating across teams to drive engineering excellence in the execution of our F/A-18 development activities. The individual selected for this role will be focused on the Technical Integration role for Software Development and Advanced Systems activities.

• Ensure Engineering Excellence:
  Responsible for integrating across teams to ensure safety, technical excellence, and product integrity. Drives adherence to Boeing and program processes, setting high standards for quality and performance.
• Systems Engineering Approach:
  Ensure an integrated systems engineering approach. Take ownership to manage requirements and ensure full traceability. Manage the configuration of the integrated system to ensure dependencies are well understood. Responsible for ensuring comprehensive certification and verification activities, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
• Build Strategic Partnerships:
  Develop and nurture strong relationships with the United States Navy (USN), engineering functions, and program management. Leverage these partnerships to enhance collaboration and drive program success.
• Manage Technical Baseline:
  Oversees the technical baseline, including mission systems configuration, technical performance measures, architecture diagrams, and Risk Identification and Opportunity (RIO) assessments. Foster a culture of proactive technical oversight and continuous improvement.
• Problem Solver:
  Showcase strong analytical and problem-solving skills by driving emerging issues to prompt resolution. Elevate concerns to management and program leadership as necessary. Investigate System Anomaly Reports in partnership with Mission Systems to ensure a quality deliverable.
• Collaborate for Success:
  Work closely with technical experts and teammates to foster creativity, achieve program objectives, and build customer trust. Ensure development estimates capture appropriate scope and complexity.

• 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
• 10+ years of engineering experience
• 5+ years’ experience working on Mission systems

• Experience with Fighter aircraft
• Experience working with government customers

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

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.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Export control compliance:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required, which includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Summary pay range: $164,900 – $223,100.

• Best in class 401(k) plan: company matches contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match:
  Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match‑eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the company match to employees’ Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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.