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F-15IA Chief Systems Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025485280 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 21, 2025
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), F-15 International Organization is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and collaborative F-15IA Chief Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join Boeing in Berkeley, MO to support the F-15 International Office of the Chief Engineer. You will lead the F-15 Israel development.

In this role you will lead the systems engineering efforts associated with the design and development of the F-15IA weapon system consisting of at least 25 new build aircraft, the integration of a significant number of indigenous avionics systems, the integration of our new Mission Computing Architecture, a Weapon System Integration Facility, and more. You will lead the program through technical events (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.). You will lead the F-15IA SEIT team, coordinate closely with the program management team (including ESGP and Development Excellence), and integrate across the engineering functions. You will partner closely with USAF and IAF throughout the development.

Position Responsibilities

  • Inspire and Lead: Provide engineering leadership to technical teams, fostering collaboration and creativity while engaging with Boeing teams as well as customers.
  • Architect of Solutions: Lead the planning, design, development, and verification of the F-15IA. Your strategic thinking will ensure that we will successfully integrate the indigenous equipment within our platform capacities.
  • Technical Trailblazer: Take charge of technical and integration leadership, steering the development and execution of program plans with minimal direction. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating complex challenges and delivering exceptional results.
  • Manage Technical Baseline: Oversee the technical baselines and ensure the integration. Your attention to detail will be vital in maintaining system integrity. You will define and monitor Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).
  • Adapt and Overcome: Respond proactively to changes in Prime Requirements, assessing impacts and negotiating modifications to deliverables, resources, costs, and schedules. Your agility will be key in maintaining project momentum.
  • Ensure Excellence: Take ownership of ensuring that all requirements are accurately allocated to sub-tier requirements. You will maintain traceability, ensuring that our systems meet rigorous standards.
  • Build Strategic Partnerships: Develop and nurture strong relationships with the United States Air Force (USAF) and IAF ensuring alignment and collaboration on key initiatives.
  • Collaborate for Consistency: Work closely with platform system architects to ensure that the defined architecture aligns seamlessly with other F-15 programs, driving coherence and strategic direction.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • 5+ years of systems integration experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Current active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
  • Experience with the F-15 platform
  • Experience in DOORS & MSOSA
  • Experience with ongoing capability enhancements for fielded systems
  • Experiencing managing customer relationships

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.

Employee Referral

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus to qualifying candidates.

Total Rewards

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Summary pay range: $154,700 – $209,300


Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 01, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.

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