Senior Electronic Systems Design, Analysis, and Test Engineer - Fighters

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 Company has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electronic Systems Design, Analysis, and Test Engineer for Fighters programs located in Berkeley, MO.

These programs include:

• F/A-18, EA-18G, F-15, F-22 – production tactical fighter aircraft ongoing major upgrades

At Boeing, our Electrical Engineers develop and test electronic and electrical system requirements using analytical and technical skills, translate requirements into system architectures and modify hardware and software designs for Boeing aircraft, unmanned vehicles and much more.

As a member of the team, you will lead the development and execution of new Mission Computing solutions for Fighters programs. Upon successful design of an architecture that meets all system requirements, this individual will lead the engineering team in its implementation and maintenance of that design through the development, lab test and flight test phases of the development cycle.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads activities to develop, document and maintain avionics architectures, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for system level architecture, system-specific issues, and processes

• Leads the engineering team in implementation of Open Mission Systems (OMS) and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes

• Works with specialty engineering teams to decompose requirements to the Mission Computer to ensure performance, safety critical, and environmental requirements are understood and implemented.

• Works with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate execution of ongoing hardware-software integration efforts in a fast-paced Agile environment

• Works with customers and aircrew to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.

• Receives customer requests and analyzes them with consideration for contractual and technical impacts and translates into actionable system requirements

• Provides technical leadership for investigation of emerging technologies, technical planning and integration of new technology implementation, and technology demonstrations

• Resolves product integration issues and production anomalies

• Solves problems concerning fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle

• Assists in monitoring supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with defined requirements

• Supports subsystem and system level compliance evaluations against the configuration item’s requirement set

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

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

• Experience in Open Mission Systems (OMS) development

• Experience in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) development

• Experience with system design and development, including component interactions, interfaces, and overall system functionality.

• Experience with requirements development and management, including technical performance specification and statement of work development.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Familiarity with Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI) message standard and Common Abstraction Layer (CAL)

• Experience with hardware design and development, encompassing all phases of the product lifecycle from initial design to flight maturity.

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations and testing methodologies to verify system functionality

• Experience with designing secure architectures, implementing cryptographic protocols, secure boot processes, firmware validation, and secure communications.

• Experience with Open Architecture Standards: Familiarity with standards like SOSA (Sensor Open Systems Architecture), which leverages VPX standards.

• Experience with high-speed fiber connections (>10GB/s)

• Experience with safety and airworthiness certifications associated with DO-178C (DAL), MIL-STD-882E (LOR), or AC-17-01 (CSIL)

• Experience with ARINC-818 standard for use on display interfaces

• Experience with Multi-level Security Networks

• Experience with Multi-level Security Embedded Systems

• Experience with Cryptographic units, Cross Domain Solutions/Guards including access CDS and transfer CDS

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer 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 (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:

Level 3: $96,050 - $129,950

Level 4: $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 15, 2025

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. 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.