Systems Engineer (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking an Systems Engineer (Experienced or Senior)  to support the AEW&C avionics team. This role focuses on managing and executing project activities across AEW&C programs, ensuring alignment with program objectives and business goals. The ideal candidate will leverage strong technical and project management skills and apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to coordinate resources, track performance, and drive successful team execution across multiple programs. Additionally, the ideal candidate will utilize strong communication skills to interface regularly with cross-functional teams, management, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues, support organizational objectives, and drive successful project outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities (Required Skills/Experience):

• Apply systems thinking to evaluate program interdependencies and assess how changes influence cost, schedule, and performance outcomes.
• Gather, organize, and analyze technical, budgetary, and schedule data from multiple sources to monitor team performance against established baseline plans.
• Prepare and present clear and concise briefings for internal and external stakeholders, covering program status, earned value metrics, change activities, recommended corrective actions, and other key performance indicators.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and integration of cost and schedule data into program controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, management, customers, and suppliers to advance program objectives.
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks, issues, and opportunities that affect budget, schedule, and overall program health.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on program tracking, reporting processes, and earned value management practices.

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 (or equivalent) degree from an accredited program in a math- or science-based discipline such as engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
• Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze budget and schedule data, develop performance metrics, and effectively present findings to leadership.
• Experience applying project management methodologies, including project planning, performance monitoring, and risk and issue management.
• Experience applying earned value management (EVM) principles to track and analyze program performance.
• Ability to train and mentor team members on program tracking tools, processes, and best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience working with Configuration Management (CM) tools and processes.

Preferred Qualifications/Desired Skills (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 9 or more years’ related work experience (Senior Level)
• Knowledge of aircraft avionics for military derivative commercial aircraft
• Familiar with systems engineering and product lifecycle management.
• Skilled in using Azure DevOps (ADO) for program tracking and management.
• Experience supporting aerospace or defense programs.
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards such as DO-160 (Environmental Conditions), DO-178 (Software Considerations), and relevant MIL-STD requirements applicable to avionics systems.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift:
This is a 1st shift position.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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: Experienced $90,950 – $123,050

Summary pay range: Senior $111,350 - $150,650

If you have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college or university and are not currently working in the aerospace sector in Oklahoma, you may qualify for a $5000 tax credit from the state of Oklahoma for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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