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Systems Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Hazelwood, Missouri Job ID JR2025443506 Category Engineering - Systems Post Date Feb. 10, 2025
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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.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Air Dominance (AD), MQ-25 Advanced Team in Hazelwood, MO is looking to hire a Systems Engineer to lead the requirements development and management for advanced Mission Systems capabilities for the MQ-25 air system. The MQ-25 Program is the future of autonomous aircraft carrier aviation for the US Navy!

The Systems Engineer will report to the MQ-25 Advanced Chief Engineer.  The successful candidate will be part of our MQ-25 Advanced Team, working across both hardware and software development and integration concepts aligned with MQ-25 program growth strategies.  The successful candidate will offer subject matter expertise (SME) across one or more of the following areas, and will collaborate with other SMEs to develop MQ-25 solutions across these areas:

  • Familiarity with Concept of Operations & Employment (CONOPS / CONEMPS) associated with Aerial Refueling, MUM-T, Strike, and ISR missions

  • Development of performance requirements for the Air System

  • Derivation of requirements for Systems, Subsystems, Hardware, and Software

  • Systems Engineering Tools & Process (DOORS, CAMEO)

  • Autonomy & Safety Certification

This dynamic role will work with empowered teams in a collaborative environment with other IPTs and the US Navy customer. 

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced and Senior Level Systems Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Understand customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements

  • Performs analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture

  • Integrates technical parameters and assures compatibility of physical, functional, and program interfaces

  • Collaborative technical execution of projects across program & capability teams

  • Resolve cross-functional technical issues

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

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

  • 5+ years of work related experience with a Bachelor’s OR 3+ years of work related experience with a Master’s OR with a PhD

  • Experience with Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test

  • Experience with Requirements development and management

  • Experience with systems engineering and integration of complex systems

  • Experience working with multi-disciplined technical teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering

  • 3+ years of engineering experience with autonomous aircraft platforms

  • 3+ years of experience with advanced technologies research and development

  • 3+ years of experience developing and integrating novel hardware and software systems

Typical Education/Experience: 

Experienced (Level 3)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (Level 4)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

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 for experienced (level 3): $97,750 - $132,250

Summary pay range for senior (level 4): $119,850 - $162,150


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

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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