Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Boeing Co.; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive plans

23 days plus UK holidays

Pension plan

Company medical plan

Job summary

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) SEIT is seeking a Systems Engineer to translate customer needs into effective solutions and support business development, proposals and delivery of verified outcomes.

You will work in MBSE-enabled, cross‑functional teams, applying systems engineering to manage requirements, architecture and V&V while contributing to continuous improvement and ensuring safety and first‑time quality across programmes.

Qualifications

• Eligible and willing to obtain SC level clearance.
• Experience in Systems Engineering: requirements management, architecture, MBSE, and V&V.
• Exposure to MBSE modelling tools (Magic, Cameo, EA or similar).
• Willingness to develop MBSE skills and follow modelling standards and best practices.
• Experience with C3I systems governance and change management.
• Proficient with MS Office and business IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and refinement of requirement specifications with cross‑functional teams.
• Assist in developing system solutions using MBSE and Trade Studies with defined work packages.
• Support creation of plans and artefacts for ITEA activities, preparing inputs or documentation.
• Manage technical baselines, including configuration and change control with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering artefacts (plans, schedules, reports).
• Contribute to technical management, governance, metrics and risk tracking.
• Collaborate with Customer representatives and partners, supporting senior team engagement.
• Apply and tailor engineering initiatives, processes and quality practices for continuous improvement.

Skills

MBSE concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Written communication

Tools

MBSE tools (Magic Systems, Systems Architect)

Cameo Systems Modeler

Enterprise Architect

IBM DOORS

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

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.

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

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 20, 2026

Export Control Details

Non – US based job

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.