Entry-Level Systems Engineer (Operations / Systems Analysis)

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) Virtual Warfare Center is seeking an Entry Level Combat Vulnerability Analyst (Level 1) for our Berkeley, MO location.

The analyst will evaluate aircraft designs throughout Boeing’s portfolio for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army. They will conduct customer-focused studies utilizing advanced modeling and simulation tools to address diverse warfighter requirements. Insights gained from this analysis will inform the optimization of Boeing airframe configurations and guide research and development strategies.  May also include testing of platforms to evaluate survivability.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluate airframe designs against customer defined requirements
• Convert native CAD (Computer Aided Design) geometry to a vulnerability toolset format
• Develop and maintain new and existing Python data processing libraries
• Learn about aircraft failure modes and how failures affect a mission
• Learn Boeing and US Government tools, including Advanced Joint Effectiveness Model (AJEM) and COVART (Computation of Vulnerable Area Tool), to conduct analysis
• Support testing of aircraft full scale test articles and subcomponents to assess vulnerabilities to threats
• Summarize analysis and test results in internal and external customer reports
• Communicate analysis and test results to Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads, Chief Engineers, Program Management, and the customer community

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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
• Able to travel domestically 10-20%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Familiarity with software version control systems such as Git or SVN
• Interest in learning about combat aircraft systems, technologies, and operations
• Experience with modern programming and scripting languages such as C++, Tcl, Python or Visual Basic

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Employee Referral

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus to qualifying candidates.
 

Total Rewards

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.

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 is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Summary pay range: $73,950 – $100,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 03, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Top 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.

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.