Senior Systems Engineer

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 Systems Engineer within the Executive Transport Systems Engineering Capability in Oklahoma City, OK. As a key contributor to our engineering teams, you will collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that enhance performance and mission success across multiple established aircraft platforms.

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Boeing, you will be empowered to drive technically innovative solutions that shape the future of defense aerospace. You will work alongside diverse, high-performing teams committed to delivering cutting-edge technology with superior quality. We value creativity, integrity, and collaboration, offering you opportunities to lead critical projects and influence system design throughout the product lifecycle.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the development, analysis, and integration of complex system requirements and architectures, ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams to deliver seamless system design, implementation, and verification solutions.
• Develop and execute system verification and validation plans, including support for flight test activities and certification efforts.
• Collaborate closely with customers, stakeholders, and suppliers to capture, clarify, and manage evolving system requirements.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies to uphold system safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Document system designs, trade studies, and technical analyses to support informed decision-making and program reviews.
• Support certification, compliance, and production readiness activities in coordination with cross-organizational partners.

This position is 100% onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.

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.

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
• Minimum of 9 years’ professional experience in systems engineering or related technical roles within aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements development, architecture design, verification & validation, and risk management.
• Proficiency with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Excel-based planning tools, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with interface control documents (ICDs), functional and logical architecture development, and systems specification.
• Proficiency in System Architecture and Modeling tools such as CAMEO/MSOSA and IBM DOORS.
• Expertise in requirements management, verification & validation, and traceability techniques and tools.
• Proven skills in risk, issue, and opportunity management within complex engineering programs.
• Experience leading system design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and managing technical milestone gate processes.
• Hands-on experience with systems integration and test, including lab, ground, and flight test environments.
• Familiarity with Airworthiness and Certification regulations (FAA, EASA, Military).
• INCOSE Certification or equivalent professional credential is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and leading early to mid-career engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.

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 are met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:
This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain 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. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $127,500 – 172,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 22, 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. 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.