System Engineer

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics; Maryland; On-site; USD 103,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) is seeking a mid-level Systems Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to advance RF signal processing, integration, and requirements engineering across hardware and software domains.

Ideal candidates will hold a TS/SCI with polygraph, 7+ years of experience, and a degree in a related field. Telework is not authorized; on-site collaboration is essential to support program milestones.

Qualifications

• Seven years of systems engineering experience in medium-scale or larger programs or contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline.
• Five additional years of systems engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance.
• Experience with RF signal processing applications.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Innovate RF signal processing applications.
• Facilitate integration of new and legacy software across hardware form factors.
• Analyze user requirements and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Derive requirements from stakeholder needs and allocated system functions.
• Develop a system design solution that satisfies requirements.
• Produce definitions of systems or components for hardware and software developers.
• Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocations.
• Ensure lower-level requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable and verifiable.
• Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities.
• Generate alternative system concepts, architectures and design solutions; suggest hardware upgrades.
• Allocate real-time and error budgets to components.
• Participate in interface definition and life-cycle changes across teams.
• Produce plans detailing methods, processes, and evaluation criteria for verification.
• Develop system engineering documentation (SE Plans, ICs, Requirements, Interface Control Documents).
• Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non-repudiation, Availability).
• Review WBS, work packages, and Integrated Master Plan (IMP).

Skills

RF signal processing

Systems engineering

Requirements engineering

Interface coordination

Stakeholder analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Job description

As a Systems Engineer - Mid Level at Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A), you will be responsible for:

• Innovating RF signal processing applications
• Facilitating the integration of new and legacy software across a variety of hardware form factors
• Analyzing user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications
• Deriving an understanding of stakeholder needs and essential system functions from system requirements
• Developing a system design solution that satisfies system requirements
• Participating in producing definitions of systems or components under development that provide common reference points for hardware and software developers
• Deriving lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill
• Ensuring lower-level requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
• Participating in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
• Generating alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions, and suggest hardware upgrade to improve system performance
• Allocating real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
• Participating in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
• Producing written plans that define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems, and work products are verified against their requirements
• Participating in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirement Specification, and Interface Control Documents
• Developing derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non-repudiation, and Availability), Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability), and Security Mechanism Technology (passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)
• Reviewing and providing input to program and contract Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), work packages, and the Integrated Master Plan (IMP)

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.

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:

• Seven (7) years of experience as a systems engineer in medium-scale (20-100 people) or larger programs or contracts
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) additional years of experience of systems engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance
• Demonstrated experience with RF signal processing applications
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar project management tools

Desired Qualifications:

• INCOSE ASEP or similar systems engineering certification
• Proficiency with Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or similar SysML tools

Telework/Remote Availability:

Telework/Remote work currently not authorized

Work Location(s):

Annapolis Junction, MD

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.

$103,000 - $195,000

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