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Senior Systems Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026490426 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 16, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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 (Level 5) to support the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Team in Berkeley, MO.

This critical role ensures the seamless integration of diverse aircraft systems and components, directly enhancing the performance, safety, and reliability of our next-generation aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in engineering with specialized expertise in systems integration. They will demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills, guiding a team of engineers to develop and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that drive our mission forward.

Position Responsibilities

  • Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to lead activities to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
  • Leads others to evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
  • Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
  • Leads analyses for 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.
  • Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.

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.

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 systems engineering and architecture experience
  • Proven experience leading system architecture for multi-domain systems or system-of-systems proposals.
  • Strong hands-on experience with requirements development and management, interface control, trade studies, models, and MBSE practices and tools.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing technical proposal volumes and supporting capture activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs and RFP requirements into feasible, cost-conscious architectures and programmatic strategies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; ability to brief senior leadership and customers.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Experience with defense, aerospace, or other regulated industries and familiarity with DFARS/FAR and relevant security/classification handling.
  • Proficiency with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo/Capella/No Magic), DOORS/Polarion/Jama, SysML, UML, and modelling/simulation tools.
  • Background in systems engineering processes such as INCOSE, ISO 15288, or MIL standards.
  • Experience with systems engineering for software-intensive systems, cloud-enabled missions, PNT, avionics, C2, ISR, or communications systems.
  • Active Secret security clearance.

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.

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: $164,900 – $223,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 31, 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. 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.

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