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Senior Systems Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025489669 Category Engineering - Systems Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 08, 2026
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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) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Systems Engineering and Integration Team on the Air Dominance Fixed Wing Proprietary Program in Berkeley, MO. 

This proprietary program is critical to Boeing and our DoD Customers.  The selected candidate will work with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the program to develop a complex and highly integrated weapons system while embracing the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering strategy.   

The selected individual will lead system architects, engineering SMEs and other stakeholders in implementing, developing, and managing the MBSE approach for the program, in coordination with the System Engineering team and program leadership. The ability to work and lead in a collaborative team environment on-site and across engineering disciplines will be imperative to this role.  The selected individual will work in a fast paced, innovative environment where excellent technical, organizational, leadership, written and verbal communications skills are essential. 

Position Responsibilities

  • Lead program wide cross-functional engineering teams in developing systems to meet project/program commitments, including support of deliveries and customer reviews  
  • Influence strategic direction and leverage Systems Engineering experience to shape, implement, maintain, and refine the systems engineering approach 
  • Lead the program in implementing MBSE as part of digital engineering to meet customer expectations including definition of MBSE approach and feature development. 
  • Lead and shape Systems Engineering efforts such as requirements decomposition, system architecture, environments analysis, specification development, trade studies, program planning, interfaces management, risk management, certification planning & execution, verification & test planning, and overall integration and capture them in the MBSE model as appropriate. 
  • Interface with Systems Engineering and MBSE counterparts across the enterprise to establish lessons learned and best practices 
  • Mentor, coach and advise engineers across the program in SE tools, techniques, planning and strategy. 
  • Guide the cross program/domain integration of systems engineering, particularly MBSE, into the Digital Engineering Ecosystem to establish digital models as an integral part of the technical baseline 

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
  • 10+ years of engineering experience 
  • Experience leading cross-IPT architecture development 

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Active Secret Clearance 
  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience 
  • Breadth of experience across technical domains and life cycle phases 
  • Experience with Mission System and Weapon System development 
  • Experience with verification and/or certification efforts (including supporting military safety critical and/or mission critical system hardware and software certification) 
  • Experience leading cross-IPT architecture development 
  • Experience leading systems engineering efforts supporting major program milestone reviews and proposal efforts 
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as MSOSA or similar Systems Modeling Language (SysML)-compatible tool for systems architecture and model development. 

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. 

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. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Summary pay range (Level 5): $164,900 - $223,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 23, 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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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