F-15 Mission Systems Lead Solution Management Engineer

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 137,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in Berkeley, MO seeks a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 4) for F-15 Mission Systems. You will provide solution-level leadership across multiple skill areas through the lifecycle of the F-15 programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration with program management, customers, and engineering teams; requires active U.S. Secret clearance and strong leadership in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Primary Mission Systems interface to assigned F-15 Program
• Collaborate across Mission Systems functions to ensure program commitments are met
• Coordinate with Solution Managers and Business Owners to balance Agile Release Train capacity across all F-15 Domestic and International programs
• Brief Mission Systems execution status to Business Owners including senior engineering management and program management
• Consume performance metrics to manage project execution
• Facilitate engineering proposal efforts across all Mission Systems teams

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Proposal Estimation

Earned Value Management

Briefing senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

ClearQuest

Git

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Lead Systems Engineers (Level 4) to join our team in Berkeley, MO. F-15 Mission Systems is responsible for the design, development, and testing of avionics and mission software on the F-15. These systems include new avionics such as weapons, sensors, navigation, radios, displays, and mission processing.

As a F-15 Mission Systems Solution Management Engineer you will provide solution level leadership to teams representing multiple skill areas, working with program management, leadership, customers, subject matter experts, and engineering teams, throughout the entire development, fielding and operational lifecycle of the F-15.

Position Responsibilities

• Primary Mission Systems interface to assigned F-15 Program
• Collaborate across all Mission Systems functions to ensure program commitments are met
• Coordinate with Solution Managers and Business Owners to balance Agile Release Train capacity allocation across all F-15 Domestic and International programs
• Brief Mission Systems execution status to Business Owners including senior engineering management and program management
• Consume performance metrics to manage project execution
• Facilitate engineering proposal efforts across all Mission Systems teams

Travel may be required up to 10% 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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 9+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelor’s or 7+ years of work-related experience with Masters or 4+ years with a PhD
• 5+ years of experience in Mission Systems
• 3+ years of experience in an Agile Lead Role
• 1+ years of experience with Proposal Estimation
• 1+ years of experience with Earned Value Management
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Clearquest, Git, DOORS
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience briefing senior leadership or customers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $136,850 – $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 11, 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.

• 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.