Senior Systems Engineer - Interceptor Defense (Secret)

The Boeing Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer for the IFPC-2 interceptor program. You will lead system-level architecture, requirements, and interfaces across missile subsystems with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring design adherence to performance and safety standards.

This role requires extensive engineering experience in development and production programs, strong technical communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. A U.S.

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
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience with executing engineering in support of program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in development and production programs
• Experience presenting various levels of technical data to customers
• Fundamental knowledge of interceptor missile systems and components including radar systems, seeker CONOPs, propulsion systems, and/or missile architectures

Responsibilities

• Supports a culture of proactive technical oversight, risk management and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths for issue resolution and an open dialogue on technical issues
• Develops requirements, functional architecture, and interfaces for the IFPC-2 Interceptor Subsystem
• Guide the design of products to ensure they meet both contractual requirements AND program objectives/guiding principles
• Perform system level analysis and trade studies to shape the development of the IFPC-2 System
• Guide technical path for product definition and execution
• Drive System Integration for IFPC-2 – drive coordination between IPTs and Program technical staff
• Accountable to SEIT Lead and Program Chief Engineers

Skills

9+ years experience

Customer data presentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/related field

Job description

The Boeing Company in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer for the IFPC-2 interceptor program. You will lead system-level architecture, requirements, and interfaces across missile subsystems with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring design adherence to performance and safety standards.

This role requires extensive engineering experience in development and production programs, strong technical communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. A U.S.