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Systems Engineer (Sys Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces)

Kent, Washington; Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026502529 Category Engineering - Systems Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 23, 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.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer (Mid-Level Computing & Display Subsystems Engineer) to support the Mission Computing Display Sub-Systems Team in Tukwila, WA.

This role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining hardware across the full development lifecycle for government and international programs. The ideal candidate will have Systems Engineering experience, knowledge of the full development lifecycle, strong judgment, decision-making, critical thinking, and troubleshooting skills. You will translate customer requirements into technical solutions and optimize Mission Computing Hardware for system integration.

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft developed for the U.S. Navy, based on the Boeing 737 Next Generation airliner. It supports anti-submarine, anti-surface warfare, and ISR missions, equipped with torpedoes, missiles, and sonobuoy deployment capabilities.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop and validate requirements for various complex computing network systems.
  • Develop and validate requirements for electrical/electronic systems and interconnects.
  • Ability to integrate complex subsystems architectures and components into higher level systems and platforms.
  • Perform complicated trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to predict component, interconnects and system performance and to optimize design around established requirements.
  • Define and conduct critical tests of various kinds to validate performance of designs to requirements.
  • Manage appropriate aspects of critical supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance to requirements
  • Provide support to products throughout their lifecycle from manufacturing to customer use by providing guidance and support to resolve complex issues.
  • Support project management by providing coordinating development of work statement, budget, schedule, and other required inputs and conducting appropriate reviews.
  • Generate major sections of proposals to support development of new business.
  • Self-starter with the ability to investigate details related to equipment currently used in the fleet.

This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA with occasional travel to Kent, WA location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship.  An interim and/or final U.S. secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry 
  • 5 or more years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • Experience with design, integration, and test of electrical systems 
  • Experienced Technical Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry 
  • Experience with ethernet networks
  • Experience with electronics laboratory instrumentation 
  • Experience with product configuration management 
  • Experience with ethernet networks, digital, power and analog test systems 
  • Experience effectively communicating and collaborating with multi-discipline teams

Relocation: 

This position does not offer relocation.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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: $119,850-$162,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

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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