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Entry or Associate Systems Engineer

Mesa, Arizona Job ID JR2026492932 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Feb. 02, 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 Vertical Lift in Mesa Arizona is looking for an Entry orAssociate Systems Engineer to join the Attack Rotorcraft Systems Engineering team to join the team in Mesa, AZ.

The candidate will be involved in the development of complex, highly integrated, state-of-the-art rotorcraft systems for government customers.  Our team actively works together with development engineers from multiple disciplines through the entire development life cycle.

The Vertical Lift Organization in Mesa Arizona is dynamic and growing with a leadership team focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions for national defense.  Our systems engineering team supports the Apache AH-64D/E and commercial airplane programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Support early program level Systems Engineering tasks focusing on requirements definition, verification planning and initial architecture development.

  • Define and document system architecture and design utilizing MBSE tools and techniques.

  • Support senior engineers on development, decomposition and allocation of system requirements, system functions

  • Support verification planning and manage traceability from verification activities to requirements

  • Support activities leading up to and execution of design reviews

  • Support multi-disciplinary trade studies to evaluate configuration alternatives

  • Regularly interact at a technical level with engineering experts to resolve technical issues

  • Support the development of a digital engineering ecosystem that combines and integrates engineering models and data across the product lifecycle.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Experience applying systems engineering principles during the development of complex hardware/software solutions on an aerospace platform

  • Experience interacting with engineering experts to resolve complex technical issues

  • Experience developing and managing requirements and related attributes using a requirements management tool such as IBM DOORS

  • Experience in MS Office Products and strong written, verbal communications and presentation skills

  • Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) or Unified Modeling Language (UML).

  • Demonstrated practical experience in system integration, validation, and/or verification

  • Self-motivated in identifying process improvement opportunities with ability to provide potential solutions through strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience leading initial customer requirements decomposition and establishment of program requirements from system set through subsystem and configured items with associated verification methods in DOORS.

  • MSOSA, CAMEO or similar Model Based Engineering software and its application across all elements of systems engineering and artifact linkage.

  • Basic understanding of both electrical and mechanical engineering principles. (Program development and test experience preferred)

  • MSOSA, CAMEO or similar Model Based Engineering software and its application across all elements of systems engineering and artifact linkage.

Typical Education:

Level 1: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor), or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.  

Typical summary pay range:

Level 1: $73,950 - $100,000

Level 2: $91,800- $124,200


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 16, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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 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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