Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead)

The Boeing Company; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 92,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) to join a Defense, Space and Security program. The role focuses on requirements derivation, design, integration, test, and verification across the product life cycle.

We hire across levels (2–4) with a focus on collaboration, analytical skills and systems thinking. A broad set of responsibilities includes trade studies, interface control, and multidisciplinary technical discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in requirements development, verification, validation, ICDs, risk and opportunities management.
• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle and MBSE practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and trace system requirements and interfaces.
• Utilize modeling and collaboration tools for requirements management.
• Conduct trade studies to optimize system performance.
• Lead discussions with engineers and SMEs across disciplines.
• Support product lifecycle from requirements through verification and validation.

Skills

Requirements development

Verification & validation

Trade studies

Systems engineering lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MBSE/SysML tools

DOORS

CAMEO

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.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a Systems Engineer (Associate, Experienced, or Lead) (Level 2, 3, or 4) to join our team in Albuquerque, NM developing new advanced concepts on a DOD propriety program. The position will be embedded with Systems Engineering Integration & Team supporting the entire product life cycle of the program through requirements derivation and development, design, procurement, integration, test, and verification and validation.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including associate, experienced and senior level systems engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops, improves and maintains system and subsystem requirements, interfaces control documents/specifications, etc.
• Utilizes enabling technologies for requirements modeling & simulation, management, collaboration & interoperability
• Performs requirements flow down/allocation and traceability along with development of verification matrices
• Ability to perform trade studies to optimize overall system and subsystem performance
• Facilitate technical discussions with chief engineers (CEs), subject matter experts (SMEs), technical lead engineers (TLEs) across multiple engineering disciplines to identify and formulate plans to execute and implement solutions to resolve technical issues
• Works under general direction

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
• 2+ years of experience with requirements development, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management and/or trade studies
• Experience with the Systems Engineering product development lifecycle
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experienced (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lead (Level 4): 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with CAMEO or other model-based system engineering (MBSE/SysML) tools
• Experience with DOORS or other requirements management tools
• Experience with CONOPS development
• Familiarity with complex electro-optical or related systems

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis 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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Pay and 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 several 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 for associate (level 2): $91,800 - $124,200

Summary pay range for experienced (level 3): $112,200 - $151,800

Summary pay range for lead (level 4): $136,850 - $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.