Associate Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 91,800 - 124,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

401(k) with company match

Health insurance options

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance programs

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is hiring Systems Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO to contribute to missile defense systems. The role involves defining architectures, supporting requirements processes, and executing integration and validation efforts. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of engineering experience. This position requires active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and is 100% onsite. The salary range is competitive, with additional benefits including a 401(k) plan and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or related field required.
• 2+ years of related engineering experience necessary.
• Prior system engineering experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mission assessment and architecture development.
• Plan and execute integration and checkout work.
• Evaluate results from integration and determine compliance with requirements.
• Support modeling and simulation to evaluate system performance.

Skills

Missile defense knowledge

System engineering

Requirements analysis

Model-based Systems Engineering

Integration and test strategy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, DOORS)

Python

MATLAB

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.

Build the system-of-systems that protects the homeland.

Boeing’s Phantom Works Missile Defense National Teams are hiring Systems Engineers to work at Colorado Springs, CO at the intersection of mission outcomes, architecture, analysis, integration, and test.

On the Boeing-led Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) National Team, you’ll help the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) shape system-level concepts, architectures, requirements, and assessments that drive incremental upgrades to America’s Missile Defense System.

On the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) National Team, you’ll help evolve the integrating element that links sensors and weapons and synchronizes operations to deliver a layered defense across all phases of flight.

Our teams are currently hiring a broad range of Associate Systems Engineers in the following disciplines:

• Systems Architecture, Requirements and Interfaces
• Systems Integration, Verification, & Validation
• Modeling and Simulation

Position Responsibilities

Depending on your assignment, you will contribute across mission assessment, architecture, requirements, Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), integration, and test – often with direct collaboration across Boeing, industry partners, and government stakeholders.

Systems Architecture, Requirements, and Interfaces

• Help define and evolve the MDA/C2BMC system architecture.
• Develop and maintain requirements and architecture artifacts (including interface definitions) to support missile defense capabilities.
• Run and support architecture and requirements trade studies to recommend options that improve mission performance, cost/schedule, and technical feasibility.
• Own and improve the requirements management engine: planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of requirements processes and tools (including traceability, change control, and quality).
• Support program-level risks/issues/opportunities tracking and technology readiness assessments as they relate to architecture and requirements decisions.
• Collaborate frequently with MDA, warfighters, and industry partners to align requirements, interfaces, and system priorities.

Systems Integration, Verification, & Validation

• Plan and execute integration and checkout work – define tasks, schedule them, assign work, monitor completion, and keep the integration plan moving.
• Evaluate results from integration/checkout activities and determine whether they meet checkout requirements so the team can proceed to the next stage.
• Help define and drive the overall integration and test (I&T) strategy (processes, tools, and metrics) to ensure we verify requirements effectively and consistently.
• Execute and document integration and test events, including capturing results, issues, and evidence needed for verification.
• Partner with integration/test SMEs to solve complex system problems spanning process, tools, regulations, and system-specific issues.
• Identify and implement tool/process improvements that reduce friction and increase throughput (automation, reporting, repeatable workflows).

Modeling and Simulation

• Evaluate system performance across realistic scenarios and architectures to provide mission insight used by MDA and warfighters.
• Build and maintain analysis tools across multiple levels of fidelity, including modeling and simulation that predicts performance against evolving threats.
• Perform system and performance trade studies (mission effectiveness, architecture comparisons, “what‑if” analyses) to inform technical decisions.
• Develop and improve modeling approaches to ensure results are credible, repeatable, and decision‑useful (assumptions, data handling, validation/verification of models).
• Use modeling, simulation, and quantitative methods to provide technical leadership and recommendations in assigned focus areas.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite (no hybrid or remote options). The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Colorado Springs, CO.

Travel may be required; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

This position requires candidate acceptance by the industry partner resource control board.

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)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 2 or more years' related engineering experience.
• Prior experience in system engineering (e.g. Systems, Design, Architecture, Integration, Requirements or Test).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Systems Architecture, Requirements, and Interfaces
  • Familiarity with missile-defense mission context, especially command & control, battle managements, and communications.
  • Experience with requirements analysis & verification.
  • Experience with requirements and architecture development for complex systems/system-of-systems.
  • Experience using MBSE / requirements tools such as Cameo, DOORS, or similar.
  • Experience supporting architecture / requirements trade studies.
• Systems Integration, Verification, & Validation
  • Experience driving or support integration and test, including executing and documenting test events.
  • Experience developing or tailoring I&T processes, tools, and metrics.
  • Experience evaluating results against requirements.
  • Familiarity working across multiple stakeholders/teams.
  • Scripting/programming for test/tool support (Python, MATLAB, Java, or similar).
• Modeling and Simulation
  • Experience performing system/performance analysis or trade studies (e.g., operational/feasibility analysis, MOEs/TPMs).
  • Experience developing or using modeling and simulation tools to predict performance.
  • Familiarity modeling engagement domains (missile defense or related air/space/ballistic domains).
  • Scripting/programming for analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, Java, or similar).
  • Ability to communicate results clearly to support decisions with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Conflict of Interest

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

Drug Free Workplace

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.

Total Rewards

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best‑in‑class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match: The 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.

Summary pay range: $91,800 – $124,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 13, 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.