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Systems Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior)

Herndon, Virginia Job ID JR2025476026 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 01, 2025 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 and Security is seeking two experienced Systems Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) to join the team based in Herndon, VA.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge defense and aerospace projects within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work alongside talented engineers and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of complex systems, driving innovation and excellence. At Boeing Defense, Space & Security, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, where your skills and expertise will make a meaningful impact on mission-critical programs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop and define system architectures to meet program requirements

  • Analyze requirements and support system design, integration and test

  • Collaborate with teams to ensure system performance and compliance

  • Prepare system documentation and participate in technical reviews

  • Support test planning and risk assessments

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

  • This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a CI polygraph. U.S. Citizenship is required to hold this clearance

  • Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering best practices, including requirements management, architecture development, functional allocation, verification, and validation

  • Proficiency in SysML modeling

  • Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience in software systems engineering and familiarity with the software development lifecycle

  • Prior experience working within Agile teams

  • Hands-on experience with Cameo or Catia Magic Systems of Systems Architect tools

  • Active CI polygraph clearance

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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 Associate: $87,550.00 - $118,450.00

Summary pay range for Mid-Level: $104,550.00 - $141,450.00

Summary pay range for Senior: $128,350.00 - $173,650.00


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 16, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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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