F-22 Training Systems Principal Engineer

Boeing; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing in Berkeley, MO seeks a F-22 Training Systems Principal Engineer within the Government Training Engineering (GTE) team. You will be the primary technical interface for external and internal customers, lead proposal development, define system requirements, and provide technical leadership across Mission Training Centers and Maintenance Training Devices.

This role interacts with USAF, ACC, pilots and instructors to ensure trainer capabilities meet warfighter needs while driving technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams.
• Experience developing technical proposals and estimates.
• Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical, business, and integration leadership to engineering projects.
• Manage scope and changes to project baselines.
• Support proposal development and lead engineering execution by identifying activities, resources, and tasks required to complete the work statement.
• Develop and manage Statement of Work (SOW) and Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW).
• Define plans for risk mitigation and opportunity.
• Define high-level features based on business stakeholder priorities and architectural changes recommended by engineering.
• Manage product release schedules and release activities.
• Assure the development team’s products effectively address program priorities while maintaining technical integrity and cost and schedule targets.
• Advocate, recommend, & champion process improvements and corrective actions to address lessons learned.

Skills

Team leadership

Proposal development

Project scheduling

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Agile experience

JIRA experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

VersionOne

JIRA

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 Government Training Engineering (GTE) F-22 Engineering Integration & Systems Team is seeking a F-22 Training Systems Principal Engineer to serve in the role of F-22 Training Systems Principal Engineer in Berkeley, MO. The selected individual will be the primary technical point of contact for both external and internal customer interface and coordination activities to ensure program expectations are met. The F-22 Training Systems Principal Engineer will have the opportunity to interact with United States Air Force (USAF) Program Office, Air Combat Command (ACC), Pilot Training Instructors, and Pilots of the nation’s premier 5th generation air dominance fighter, the F-22 Raptor.

The F-22 Engineering Integration & Systems Team is responsible for the proposal, development, integration, delivery, and sustainment of a wide range of products directly employed in the training of our nation’s fighter pilots and maintainers:

• Mission Training Center (MTC)
• Weapon and Tactics Trainer (WTT)
• Deployable Training Device (DTD)
• Aft Fuselage Trainer (AFT)
• Armament Trainer (AT)
• Cockpit and Forward Fuselage Trainer (CFFT)
• Fuel System Trainer (FST)
• Landing Gear Trainer (LGT)
• Seat and Canopy Trainer (SCT)
• On-Equipment Structures Trainer

The F-22 Training Systems Principal Engineer will oversee technical excellence for all development, integration, delivery, and sustainment activities for Mission Training Centers (MTC) and Maintenance Training Devices (MTD) located at the main operating bases for the F-22 Raptor. Your role includes proposal development, project management, system requirements definition, and technical leadership to guide the team to remarkable solutions. You will be collaborating with the engineering and program teams to maintain a common vision and deliver winning products to ensure Trainer capability exceeds the training needs of the F-22 Warfighter.

This is an amazing opportunity to help drive technical excellence across multiple aspects of the F-22 Training program!

Position Responsibilities

• Provide technical, business, and integration leadership to engineering projects
• Manage scope and any changes to project baselines
• Support proposal development and lead engineering execution by identifying activities, resources, and tasks required to complete the work statement
• Develop and manage Statement of Work (SOW) and Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW)
• Define plans for risk mitigation and opportunity
• Define high-level features based on business stakeholder priorities and architectural changes recommended by engineering
• Manage product release schedules and release activities
• Assure the development team’s products effectively address program priorities while maintaining technical integrity and cost and schedule targets
• Advocate, recommend, & champion process improvements and corrective actions to address lessons learned

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
• 10+ years of related work experience
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role
• Experience developing technical proposals and estimates
• Experience developing and tracking program plans/schedules and budgets for technical projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience developing and maintaining Pilot Training Devices
• Experience generating System Requirements and Statement of Work (SOW)
• Experience managing projects with Earned Value Management reporting requirements
• Experience as an agile Product Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master
• Experience with aircraft platforms, aviation, simulation, and training systems is beneficial
• Experience with agile workflow tools such as VersionOne or JIRA
• Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations
• Hardware and Network Design Experience
• Software Engineering Experience

Conflict of Interest

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

Pay & Benefits

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.

Summary Pay Range: $164,900- $223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 05, 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.