Junior Lab Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company, through its BI&A group, seeks a Lab Systems Engineer to design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems across their lifecycle. The role emphasizes compliance with client specifications and government standards, plus coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, strong systems engineering fundamentals, requirements management experience, and proficiency with relevant tools.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and verification methods.
• Experience with requirements management and government standards compliance.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and communicate clearly.
• Proficiency in systems engineering tools and documentation practices.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including potential shift work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products throughout their life cycle.
• Ensure system requirements comply with client specifications and government standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Document and manage system engineering artifacts.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation practices

CI Polygraph

Shift work

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Virtualization

ITIL framework

Configuration management

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.

Lab Systems Engineer

Why This is an Exciting Role:

BI&A is seeking a Lab System Engineer who designs, develops, evaluates, and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products throughout their entire life cycle using a holistic engineering approach. Ensures system requirements comply with client specifications and government standards while coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Experience and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

Required Education and Years of Experience:

• 6 Years of experience in Systems Engineering roles or ahighly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
• A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with an active CI Polygraph
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies
• Experience with requirements management and verification processes
• Knowledge of government standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in systems engineering tools and documentation practices
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, including potential shift work

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Oracle Solaris Administrator, IBM AIX Administrator)
• Experience with virtualization technologies
• Knowledge of ITIL framework and best practices
• Experience with configuration management tools

Telework/Remote Availability:

Telework/Remote work currently not authorized

Work Location(s):

Washington, DC or Reston, VA

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

$94,000 - $117,000

Contingent Upon Program Award

The position is contingent upon program award.

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

• Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
• We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
• We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
• Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way.
• We offer hands‑on access to cutting‑edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.

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We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.