Lead Systems Engineer

The Boeing Company; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company’s ESG in Seal Beach, CA seeks a Lead Systems Engineer (Level 5) to drive verification and validation across a complex aerospace program, championing MBSE and lean practices throughout the lifecycle.

You will partner with software, hardware, test, quality, manufacturing, and program management teams to ensure stakeholder requirements are met and to develop metrics, cross-reference matrices, and verification strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Extensive experience leading complex V&V in aerospace/defense.
• Proven MBSE expertise and advanced systems engineering tools.
• Strong Lean engineering and process-improvement background.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems verification planning, execution, and reporting for the program.
• Develop and maintain system verification strategies, plans, procedures, and matrices.
• Ensure bidirectional traceability between stakeholder needs, system requirements, architecture, verification methods, and test results.
• Develop and maintain verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM) and verification documentation.
• Apply MBSE principles to support system design, integration, and verification.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, integration, and test teams to define verification approaches.
• Identify verification risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support design reviews, technical reviews, milestone reviews, and customer audits.
• Drive Lean engineering initiatives to reduce waste and improve workflows.
• Develop engineering metrics and dashboards to measure verification progress and process efficiency.

Skills

MBSE

Lean engineering

V&V leadership

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MBSE tools

Verification tools

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.

The Boeing Defense (BDS), Security, Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) has an exciting opportunity for Lead Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) at Seal Beach, CA.

In this key role, you will lead verification and validation (V&V) activities across a complex program while championing Lean engineering practices throughout the product lifecycle. Leveraging deep expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced systems engineering toolsets, you will drive traceable, requirements-driven development from concept through system verification.

This role partners closely with systems engineers, software, hardware, test, quality, manufacturing, and program management teams to ensure that our products meet stringent technical and customer requirements while continuously advancing engineering processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems verification planning, execution, and reporting for the program
• Develop and maintain system verification strategies, plans, procedures, and matrices
• Ensure bidirectional traceability between stakeholder needs, system requirements, architecture, verification methods, and test results
• Develop and maintain verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM), verification compliance documentation, and verification status reports
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to support system design, integration, and verification
• Collaborate with software, hardware, integration, and test teams to define verification approaches and acceptance criteria
• Identify verification risks early and develop mitigation strategies
• Support design reviews, technical reviews, milestone reviews, and customer audits
• Drive Lean engineering initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving engineering workflows, and increasing product quality
• Develop engineering metrics and dashboards to measure verification progress, requirements coverage, and process efficiency
• Mentor junior systems engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the organization

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
• This position requires an active Top Secret/ SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Extensive experience leading complex systems verification and validation (V&V) activities within aerospace or defense programs
• Proven expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced systems engineering toolsets
• Strong ability to drive Lean engineering practices and continuous process improvement across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, test, quality, manufacturing, and program management in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing junior engineers while promoting systems engineering best practices
• Proven track record of developing engineering metrics, dashboards, and leveraging data to drive verification progress and process efficiency
• Strong knowledge of Lean engineering principles and experience driving continuous improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements relevant to defense and aerospace systems

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: $176,800.00 - $239,200.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 09, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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.