Experienced Systems Project Engineer

The Boeing Company; Missouri; On-site; USD 112,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) match program

Student Loan Match

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Berkeley, MO seeks an Experienced Systems Project Engineer (Level 3) to lead multiple projects within the F/A-18 Advanced Mission Systems Program. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, schedules and supplier SOWs, and interface with customers and leadership to ensure mission success.

Required is a BS in engineering or related field with 4+ years of experience and strong program management skills; active U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science or CS.
• 4+ years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project planning or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop and verify lifecycle balanced system solutions.
• Define performance requirements and ensure interface compatibility.
• Analyze to optimize system architecture and total cost.
• Incorporate factors like safety, reliability, maintainability, and security.
• Provide program management for initiatives with the program manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Agile development

Project management

Budget & schedule management

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Experienced Systems Project Engineer (Level 3) to join the F/A-18 Advanced Mission Systems Program in Berkeley, MO.

The selected individual would be responsible for leading a few projects under the Advanced Mission Systems portfolio. Very good communication skills and coordination skills are required. This individual would be leading projects that are primarily worked by other integration and software engineers on the program. This person would be responsible for proposals, estimates, supplier SOWs, engineering coordination, and managing budget and schedule. This will also require close coordination with the customer and with Boeing leadership. This will also require coordination with suppliers and will require navigation through export compliance. Experience with F/A-18, avionics, mission systems, software development, requirements development, and Agile development would be extremely beneficial.

Position Responsibilities

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
• Evaluates customer and /operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
• Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
• Provide program management of specific initiatives in coordination with program manager.

Travel may be required up to 5% 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)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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
• 4+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Project planning or project management experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in Mission Systems
• Experience in Agile Development
• Experience in Cost Account Management
• Experience with export compliance
• Influencing without authority, consultation
• 3+ years’ experience in finance, supply chain, project management, supplier management, engineering, math, and/or accounting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Experience in a role that required creative, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills, strong collaborative skills, strong written and verbal communication.

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.

Employee Referral

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus to qualifying candidates.

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.

• 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $112,200 - $151,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 17, 2026

Export Control Requirements

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

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

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.