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Systems Engineer

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania Job ID JR2026493680 Category Engineering - Systems Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 30, 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 (BDS) is seeking a motivated Senior (Level 4) or Expert (Level 5) Systems Engineer to support / join the Vertical Lift (VL) program Requirements & System Architecture team located in Ridley Park, PA. The selected candidate will report to the Requirements and System Architecture team.

Boeing Vertical Lift products support the vital missions of defense forces around the world and provide protection and relief in a constantly changing geopolitical environment. With more than 70 years of leadership in rotorcraft technology, Boeing has consistently demonstrated dedication to improvement and innovation.

Boeing Philadelphia is the proud home of some of the most advanced vertical lift platforms in the world, including H-47 Chinook, V-22 Osprey and MH-139 Grey Wolf. These platforms support customers including the US Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force, and international customers in the United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore, India, etc. The Philadelphia site offers exceptional professional development and advancement opportunities for future leaders.

The Boeing Philadelphia Requirements and Architecture (R&A) team supports requirement development, definition, and verification as part of the systems engineering integration effort. The R&A team is also responsible for defining and managing an integrated architecture across the different product teams for various production programs.

Position Responsibilities:  

This position supports the development and decomposition of customer requirements into contractual design and performance requirements. Additional activities will include developing the corresponding requirements verification plans, which will require leading technical integration with our Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). In this role, engineers will also be supporting the verification execution for our vertical lift platforms. This will include artifact discovery, verification of evidence against design and performance requirements, and verification acceptance through collaborative customer reviews. Individuals will need to interface with design teams to ensure compliance to baseline system architecture. Individuals will support integration of multiple engineering disciplines within the various design IPTs and require an ability to develop a working knowledge of multiple engineering commodities. Individuals will need to perform various analyses to optimize total system of systems or system architecture, combined with analyses on affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory certification, product assurance, and other specialties into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. This role may provide opportunities to use cross disciplinary knowledge and experience to utilize model-based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques to support the continued operational effectiveness of multiple legacy air vehicle systems. Opportunities will be available to expose individuals to various aspects of the systems engineering process throughout the product lifecycle, beginning with concept of operations, into preliminary and critical design phases, through production and into fleet support. Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential for success in this position. Individuals will be expected to leverage their significant knowledge of engineering design and system integration to facilitate the peer review of junior engineers and/or the leadership of larger scale project/program systems engineering efforts.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):  

  • 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

  • 7+ years of experience working in a team-oriented environment with multiple stakeholders (engineering, programmatic, scheduling, finance, etc.)

  • 5+ years of experience- technically interfacing with external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, etc.)

  • 1+ years of experience with a requirements management tool (DOORS, Slate, Enovia, etc.)

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):   

  • Systems Engineering experience or education

  • Master’s degree or higher in Engineering

  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools and techniques (Cameo/MSOSA, Rhapsody, Core, etc.)

  • Experience working with US Department of Defense (DoD) customers or international Defense customers.

  • Experience in technical leadership roles

Typical Education/Experience:  

Level 4

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 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

Level 5

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 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

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.

Relocation:

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

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 & 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 (level 4):  $146,200 - $197,800

Summary pay range (level 5):  $176,800 - $239,200


Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 09, 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.

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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