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Boeing in Berkeley, Missouri invites an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead cross-functional technical integration for F/A-18 software development and systems activities. You will coordinate across engineering, program management, and customer teams to ensure engineering excellence, product integrity, and timely program execution.
The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and at least nine years of systems engineering experience, with the ability to obtain a
Boeing is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support its F/A-18 Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Team in Berkeley, Missouri.
At Boeing, employees innovate and collaborate to help make the world a better place. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) supports customers through the development and delivery of defense, space, and security solutions. The company is committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive workplace where teammates can contribute, grow professionally, and do meaningful work.
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead cross-functional technical integration for F/A-18 software development and advanced systems activities. You will work across engineering, program management, and customer teams to promote engineering excellence, product integrity, and successful program execution. This position calls for an experienced systems engineering professional who can coordinate complex technical work, communicate clearly, and guide issues toward timely resolution.
The role is based in Berkeley, Missouri, and is a first-shift position. Domestic and/or international travel may be required up to 10% of the time, depending on business needs. Relocation may be available to eligible candidates.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a directly related field, or an equivalent non-U.S. qualification. A minimum of nine years of related engineering experience is required, along with prior systems engineering experience in areas such as system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation.
Preferred qualifications include an active U.S. security clearance; experience across multiple phases of an aircraft program; experience working with government customers; and experience supporting or leading Interface Control Document changes related to software or hardware. Project management leadership in an Agile framework, Earned Value Management, and Cost Account Management experience are also desirable.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance after starting. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance and Special Program Access requirements. The role must also meet U.S. export control requirements; a U.S. Person, as defined by applicable regulations, is required. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Successful candidates must also satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
Lead integration across engineering and program teams to support safety, technical excellence, and product integrity. Promote adherence to Boeing and program processes, and help maintain high standards for quality and performance. Apply an integrated systems engineering approach by managing requirements and traceability, coordinating system configuration, and ensuring dependencies are understood. Support comprehensive certification and verification activities.
Build productive working relationships with the U.S. Navy, engineering functions, and program management. Oversee the technical baseline, including mission systems configuration, technical performance measures, architecture diagrams, and Risk Identification and Opportunity assessments. Investigate System Anomaly Reports with Mission Systems partners and drive complex technical issues toward resolution.
Manage software configuration set engineering change proposals and develop labor estimates for engineering efforts. Lead technical working groups and present at Engineering Review Boards and Change Control Boards. Lead the Interface Control Working Group, maintain Mission Systems Architecture Diagrams, and update Worst Case Scenario analyses.
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 or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.