Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Boeing Company; Fleet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual incentive

BUPA Medical Plan

Pension plan with employer contrib.

23 days plus holidays

Job summary

The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) SEIT team is seeking a Systems Engineer to translate customer needs into effective solutions using MBSE and model-based approaches. You will work with cross-functional teams to support business development, develop proposals and deliver verified engineering outcomes in a collaborative environment.

You will be eligible for SC clearance and contribute to continuous improvement. We value openness, safety, and first-time quality, with strong emphasis on stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience applying MBSE and modelling tools to support requirements development and system architecture.
• Proficient in requirements management with traceability and change control.
• Exposure to C3I systems, governance and change management activities.
• Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine requirement specifications with cross-functional teams.
• Support MBSE-based system solutions and defined work packages.
• Create plans and artefacts for ITEA activities and document inputs.
• Maintain technical baselines and configuration control across stakeholders.
• Produce management plans, schedules and reports with increasing autonomy.
• Contribute to governance, metrics, risk management and team tasking.
• Prepare inputs for customer representatives and partners; support engagement.
• Apply best practices and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

MBSE

Requirements mgmt

System architecture

V&V

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical communication

Problem solving

agile methods

Tools

IBM DOORS

Magic Systems

Cameo Systems Modeler

Enterprise Architect

Job description

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.
• 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

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.

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

What Boeing offers you:

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• 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, Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)