Systems Engineer (Comm & Networks Sys Engrg)

Boeing; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 146,200 - 239,200; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) in Tukwila, WA is seeking a Senior Communications & Network Systems Engineer to join the E-7A Systems Engineering team and lead cross-disciplinary design and verification across multiple communications subsystems. This role requires an active U.S.

Secret Clearance, a BS in engineering or related field, and 9+ years of experience; 14+ years for senior level, and will be on-site at the specified location.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of related work experience (Level 4) with communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced communications subsystems integrated with the E-7A system.
• Evaluate customer needs to define performance requirements and ensure compatibility of interfaces.
• Perform performance analyses to optimize system architecture and provide configuration recommendations.
• Apply end-to-end understanding of hardware, software, and network layers for the full system.
• Oversee cross-functional analyses including risk, safety, reliability and system security.
• Develop and monitor requirements management processes and technology readiness assessments.
• Resolve cross-functional technical issues between subsystems and constraints.

Skills

Active Security Clearance

Communications Systems

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Engineering Technology

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 & Security (BDS)

has an exciting opportunity and immediate need on the E-7A Program for a Senior Communications & Network Systems Engineer to join our E-7A Systems Engineering team. Due to expanding business, we are looking for Engineers with a multi discipline skill set who can solve problems and lead solutions across multiple Engineering disciplines.

This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.

The E-7 is the world’s most advanced, capable and reliable Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform, having proven itself in operations around the world. The aircraft is designed to track multiple airborne and maritime targets simultaneously. It can provide situational awareness and direct other assets such as fighter jets and warships. This position will work across multiple E-7A programs supporting development of new capabilities for the E-7A program.

As a Senior Communications and Networks Systems Engineer, the successful candidate will play a critical role in evaluating different communication subsystems, analyzing performance from end-to-end across all aspects of the communication path, work with multi-discipline design engineers, and evaluating technical maturity, risks and issues. This engineer will need to take design concepts through a rigorous systems engineering evaluation to down-select final design solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced communications subsystems integrated with the E-7A system.
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Performs performance analyses to optimize system architecture and provide recommendations for configuration options and integration plans
• Utilizes understanding of hardware, software, transportation layer and network layer to provide a complete end-to-end system.
• Oversees analyses from multiple functions that could include affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.
• Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
• Resolves cross-functional technical issues, including between difference communication sub-systems, sensors and supporting size, weight and power constraints.

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)

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Must hold an Active U.S Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• Level 4: 9 or more years of related work experience
• 3+ years working with different aspects of communications systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 5: 14 or more years of related work experience.
• Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Science degrees in technical areas relevant to communications systems
• Clear and confident communicator to technical and non-technical audiences at all levels of the organization
• 10+ years of experience in system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification and validation
• Experience as a Lead Engineer responsible for ensuring subsystem and product integration across multiple disciplines
• Experience with Model Based Engineering tools and languages such as Enterprise Architecture, Cameo/MSOSA, UML/SysML, 3DX, CATIA
• Experience with mentoring, coaching, guiding, and leading teams of junior and peer engineers

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.

Pay & 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 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range

Level 4: $146,200-$197,800

Level 5: $176,800-$239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 11, 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 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

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.