F/A-18 Senior Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Boeing in Berkeley, MO seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional integration for F/A-18 software development activities. Focus is on the Technical Integration role for software development and advanced systems activities, ensuring safety, quality, and program success.

Requires a BS in engineering and 7+ years of systems engineering, plus ability to obtain US citizenship security clearances. Travel up to 10% may be required; relocation available per eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in systems engineering lifecycle (design, requirements, verification, validation).
• Experience with software development, integration & test and/or mission systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration across multiple engineering and program teams to ensure safety, technical excellence, and product integrity.
• Manage requirements with full traceability and oversee system configuration.
• Develop and nurture relationships with US Navy, engineering functions, and program management.
• Oversee technical baseline including architecture diagrams and RIO assessments.
• Investigate anomalies and drive prompt resolutions with Mission Systems.
• Lead technical working groups, prepare labor estimates, and present at reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Traceability

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

7+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Earned Value Management

Cost Account Management

Interface Control Documents (ICD)

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 a Senior Systems Engineer to join the F/A-18 Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Team in Berkeley, MO.

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for leading cross-functional integration to drive engineering excellence in the execution of our F/A-18 software development activities. The individual selected for this role will be primarily focused on the Technical Integration role for Software Development and Advanced Systems activities.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure Engineering Excellence: Responsible for leading integration across multiple engineering and program teams to ensure safety, technical excellence, and product integrity. Drives adherence to Boeing and program processes, setting high standards for quality and performance
• Systems Engineering Approach: Ensure an integrated systems engineering approach. Take ownership to manage requirements and ensure full traceability. Manage the configuration of the integrated system to ensure dependencies are well understood. Responsible for ensuring comprehensive certification and verification activities, demonstrating a commitment to excellence
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture strong relationships with the United States Navy (USN), engineering functions, and program management. Leverage these partnerships to enhance collaboration and drive program success
• Manage Technical Baseline: Oversees the technical baseline, including mission systems configuration, technical performance measures, architecture diagrams, and Risk Identification and Opportunity (RIO) assessments. Foster a culture of proactive technical oversight and continuous improvement
• Problem Solver: Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills by driving complex emerging issues to prompt resolution. Investigate System Anomaly Reports in partnership with Mission Systems to ensure a high quality deliverable
• Project Leadership: Work closely with technical experts and teammates to achieve program objectives and build customer trust. Will be responsible for managing the software configuration set (SCS) engineering change proposals (ECPs), generating labor estimates for development efforts, leading technical working groups, and presenting at Engineering Review Boards and Change Control Boards
• Technical Leadership: Manages and leads the Interface Control Working Group, maintains the Mission Systems Architecture Diagrams, and updates Worst Case Scenario analyses

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

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.

This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• 7+ years’ related engineering experience
• Prior Systems Engineering experience (i.e. system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation)
• Experience with combined software development, integration & test experience and/or mission system

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Security Clearance
• Experience with multiple phases of an aircraft program
• Experience working with government customers
• Experience supporting or leading Interface Control Document (ICD) changes for software or hardware changes
• Demonstrated project management leadership in an Agile framework
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management

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.

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: $136,850 – $185,150

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 06, 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 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.