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Senior Weapon System Integration Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri; Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID JR2026522415 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 15, 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 Integration Engineer (Level 5) to join the Air Dominance team in Berkeley or Hazelwood, MO.

As a key technical leader within our engineering organization, you will report directly to the Program Chief Architect. This role is pivotal in ensuring that complex, multi-domain capabilities are synchronized into a cohesive, high-performance weapon system. If you thrive on solving multi-functional technical challenges and want to influence the future of next-generation air warfare, this is the role for you.

The Mission

You will serve as a bridge between high-level architectural intent and technical execution. Your mission is to maintain the integrity of the weapon system through rigorous technical performance management and collaborative integration across the program’s Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). You will act as an agent of influence, guiding cross-functional teams to resolve complex integration hurdles and ensuring the program remains aligned with mission-critical performance requirements.

Position Responsibilities

  • Technical Performance Management: Oversee and manage Technical Performance Measures (TPMs), ensuring all system metrics align with program objectives.
  • Trade Study Leadership: Conduct and lead rigorous trade studies to balance mission capability, affordability, and integration maturity.
  • Community Leadership: Serve as an integral member of the Community of Architects, collaboratively driving critical program decisions and architectural strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with IPT architects to lead multiple technical functions, solving complex, multi-functional integration challenges without direct hierarchical control.
  • Communication: Translate complex technical details for subject-matter experts while effectively relaying status and strategic risks to executive leadership.
  • Integration Expertise: Proven experience in the integration of multiple disparate, complex systems within a large-scale development program.
  • Systems Engineering Proficiency: Deep understanding of Systems Engineering processes, tools, and the end-to-end product lifecycle.
  • Technical Breadth: Demonstrated experience across multiple weapon system technical functions or capabilities.
  • Influence & Resilience: The ability to step out of your technical comfort zone, maintain curiosity, and remain resilient in the face of complex technical challenges.
  • Self-Starter Mentality: A proactive approach to seeking out work, maintaining awareness across the program, and influencing efforts across various IPTs to ensure program success.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; depending on business needs.

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 requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 10+ years of experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
  • Experience in Systems Engineering processes and weapon system integration.
  • Ability to communicate technical details clearly and concisely with both subject-matter experts (SMEs) and program leadership.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Leadership experience within Air Vehicle systems and components.
  • Experience in an environment utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative "systems thinking" culture.

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.

Employee Referral

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

Contingent Upon Award

This position is contingent upon award. 

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 Sept. 30, 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) 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

Contingent Upon Program Award

The position is contingent upon program award


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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