Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior)

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 & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior or Lead Systems Engineer embedded within the Mission Systems (MS) IPT on a DOD propriety program in Albuquerque, NM. The position will be working with specialty engineers (electrical, mechanical, optical and project) and systems engineers to operationalize complex electro-optical technologies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports systems and multi-disciplined engineers in defining requirements, developing trade studies, performing analyses, and controlling associated data and information.

• Develops, documents and maintains subsystem(s) requirements defined by contract deliverables requirements lists (CDRLs).

• Develop work packages and technical performance specifications for complex subsystems.

• Develops hardware and/or software designs and interface control documents (ICDs), showing traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

• Develops, plans and executes tests to validate system designs meet operational and functional requirements.

• Monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

• 9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

• Experience with hardware and/or software requirements development, decomposition and documentation of complex systems or subsystems.

• Experience in developing, integrating and testing components/subcomponents of complex systems or subsystems.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active top-secret clearance.

• Experience with complex electro-optical and/or optomechanical systems.

• Experience with requirements management tools, including experience with model based. system engineering (MBSE) development practices.

• Experience with data analysis of system data.

• Experience with configuration and data management tools.

• Experience working with agile project management tools.

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 several 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 lead (level 4): $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range for senior(level 5): $147,050 - $198,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.