Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Boeing; Fleet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Continuous learning

Pension plan with up to 10% employer

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Sick pay benefits

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Systems Engineer to apply systems engineering principles across Fixed Wing, Vertical Lift and Digital domains. You will translate customer needs into effective solutions within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to business development, proposals and verified engineering outcomes.

You will use MBSE approaches, manage requirements, and support planning, integration and test activities, while maintaining configuration baselines and

Qualifications

• Applied experience across Systems Engineering elements: requirements management, interface management, systems architecture, MBSE, integration of disciplines, and V&V.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing and refining requirement specifications with cross‑functional teams, owning defined elements under guidance.
• Assist in developing systems solutions using MBSE and Trade Studies with defined work packages.
• Support creation of plans and artefacts for Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance activities, preparing inputs or documentation.
• Help manage technical baselines, including configuration and change control; coordinate with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering artefacts (plans, schedules, reports) with increasing autonomy.
• Contribute to technical management and governance activities (metrics, reporting, risk/issue management).
• Collaborate with Customer representatives and global partners, preparing inputs for engagement activities.
• Apply engineering best practices and identify opportunities for continuous improvement within scope.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements management

System architecture

V&V

Interface management

C3I systems exposure

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

IBM DOORS

Magic Systems of Systems Architect

Cameo Systems Modeler

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Systems Engineer (Aerospace) Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) department supports programmes across the Fixed Wing, Vertical Lift and Digital business areas. We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development and delivery of innovative services and solutions for our customers. In this role, you will apply systems engineering principles to translate customer needs and requirements into effective solutions, working as part of multidisciplinary teams to support business development activities, develop proposals, and deliver verified engineering outcomes. You will operate within a collaborative and dynamic engineering environment that values openness, innovation, safety, first‑time quality and technical excellence. We are committed to supporting employee wellbeing and fostering a positive team culture that enables individuals and teams to perform at their best. As part of your career development with Boeing, you will have opportunities to apply and expand your skills across a broad range of programmes and business opportunities. By bringing your experience and expertise to the team, you will help strengthen engineering capability, support continuous improvement, and contribute to the successful delivery of customer‑focused solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contributing to the development and refinement of requirement specifications in collaboration with cross‑functional teams, taking ownership of allocated elements while working under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assisting in developing systems solutions using approaches such as Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Trade Studies, with responsibility for defined work packages.
• Supporting the creation of plans and associated artefacts for Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA) activities, taking ownership of preparing specific inputs or documentation.
• Helping to manage technical baselines (e.g., requirements, performance measures, solution definitions), including maintaining configuration and change control, while coordinating with stakeholders across the wider organisation.
• Developing and maintaining systems engineering artefacts (e.g., management plans, schedules, reports) with increasing autonomy for assigned tasks.
• Contributing to technical management and governance activities (metrics, reporting, team tasking, risk/issue/opportunity management), ensuring accurate data and timely updates.
• Collaborating with and preparing structured inputs for Customer representatives and global partners, supporting senior team members in customer engagement activities.
• Applying and tailoring engineering initiatives, best practices, and quality processes, and proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within assigned scope.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain SC level clearance.
• Applied experience across some or all elements of Systems Engineering, including requirements management, interface management, systems architecture, Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), integration of specialist disciplines, and Verification & Validation (V&V).
• Exposure to MBSE methods and modelling tools (such as Dassault Systèmes Magic Systems of Systems Architect, Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, or similar), with the ability to apply structured modelling approaches to support requirements development, system architecture definition, verification planning, and the creation and maintenance of functional, logical and physical system models.
• Willingness and capability to further develop MBSE knowledge and modelling skills, working in accordance with established modelling standards, processes and best practices.
• Exposure to Command, Control, Communications and Information (C3I) systems, governance and change management activities.
• Experience using IBM DOORS, or similar requirements management tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the resilience to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business IT applications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience of Customer and wider stakeholder management;
• Experience in some of the following areas: C4ISTAR, Air Platforms, Mission Systems, Communications Systems and Networks, Training Systems and Training Related Technology.
• Experience of designing or specifying through life support services and solutions for military platforms

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation.

Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What Boeing offers you:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on‑going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Not Applicable

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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