Lead Systems Integrator

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

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in St. Louis seeks a Lead Systems Integrator (Level 4) to drive the design, integration, and testing of cloud-based mission planning, debrief, and tactical C2 Ground Systems for a fixed-wing program.

You will lead cross-functional teams of systems and electrical engineers, mentor staff, apply MBSE, and collaborate with customers to meet program milestones while operating under a U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 7+ years related work experience or equivalent.
• 3+ years defining system architecture and requirements or verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of engineers in behavior modeling and requirements decomposition for system, sub‑system, and software design.
• Drive integrated solutions and advocate for quality and consistency across the overall ground system design.
• Work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements for Ground Systems.
• Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to document designs and provide traceability to project requirements.
• Partner with solution leads to develop and own execution plans to program milestones.
• Solve problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering teams that have significant interdependencies with ground systems.

Skills

Team leadership

System architecture

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MBSE tools (CAMEO/SysML)

Open Missions Systems (OMS)

UCI interfaces

Job description

Lead Systems Integrator (Level 4) – Boeing Defense, Space & Security

The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Lead Systems Integrator (Level 4) to support an Air Dominance Fixed Wing Proprietary Program in St. Louis, MO. Step into a fast-paced, cutting-edge program where your expertise will drive the design, integration, and testing of advanced, cloud-based systems that empower mission planning, debrief, and tactical Command & Control (C2) solutions for fixed-wing platforms. In this role, you will lead the development, analysis, and integration of innovative engineering solutions for critical Ground System capabilities and ensure seamless support for ground systems from initial design through to final delivery. You will partner closely with the team’s test lead as well as the overall chief integrator who oversees all activities related to design, integration, and test. You will work with a high-performing, cross-functional team in an agile environment, driving next-generation capabilities from design through delivery. This role offers the chance to innovate with open-architecture, model-based designs and collaborate across disciplines to support critical defense missions. You champion best practices, processes, and standards for the integration team, mentor systems and electrical engineers, and coach solution leads on execution. If you’re passionate about advancing mission‑critical systems and thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead team of systems and electrical engineers in behavior modeling and requirements decomposition for system, sub‑system, and software design
• Drive integrated solutions and advocate for quality and consistency across the overall ground system design
• Work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements for Ground Systems
• Utilize Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to document designs and provide traceability to project requirements
• Partner with solution leads to develop and own execution plans to program milestones
• Solve problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle
• Collaborate with engineering teams that have significant interdependencies with ground systems

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically 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

• 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
• 7+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• 3+ years of experience with defining system architecture and requirements or verification and validation activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading an engineering team
• Experience working on proprietary programs
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as CAMEO or similar Systems Modeling Language (SysML)-compatible tool for systems architecture and model development
• Experience with Mission Systems architectures and Open Missions Systems (OMS) and/or Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI)

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.

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

Summary pay range: $136,850 – $185,150

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility

Export Control Requirement: 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

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position

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: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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