Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

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.

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