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.

The Boeing Precision Engagement Systems Team is currently looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the team based in Seal Beach, CA.

We are looking for a chief engineer to oversee our Decision Support Service and ensure successful delivery of our products.  Commitment to product quality and innovation are not just Boeing values, but critical for this leadership role. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software and software systems design, experience managing teams, and experience working collaboratively with other organizations.  Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing engineering strategies, leading project planning and execution, and ensuring the highest levels of quality across engineering activities. The successful candidate will directly influence program success.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to drive innovation and improve efficiency

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery

• Identify and mitigate risks and challenges to project success

• Collaborate with management to develop and execute business strategies and plans

• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering team members to develop their skills and expertise

• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and requirements

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

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

• This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated polygraph, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship

• 7+ years of related work experience across complex software development efforts

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role

• Strong technical expertise in software systems

• Proven track record of successful project delivery

• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working in the team of systems engineers using scaled agile development process

• Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset

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 Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

Pay & Benefits:

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 for Senior: $157,250 - $212,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 14, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (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

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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.