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RIO Technical Lead Systems Engineer - IAMD

Boeing
Huntsville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Feb 2026
💰 $151,800/yr($112,200/yr$151,800/yr)

About the role

RIO Technical Lead Systems Engineer - IAMD

Company:

The Boeing Company

Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) is seeking an proactive, organized and experienced Systems Engineer to coordinate and execute it’s Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) processes across it’s production and development programs, including PAC-3, ABMD, and others in Huntsville, AL.

The PAC-3 program is an air-defense, missile system designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft where Boeing is the original engineering manufacturer of the seeker. Boeing’s seekers provide active data to the PAC-3 missile which enables it to acquire, intercept and destroy threats using hit-to-kill technology. The PAC-3 team is organized into Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) consisting of cross functional, highly skilled, motivated group embracing the beliefs that focused safety, execution, LEAN manufacturing and business practices will secure our future and well-being, driving our product to be the seeker of choice for the PAC-3 program and future generations of weapon systems. The successful candidate shall be responsible for driving the execution and rigor of the RIO process at the division level across multiple programs. This role will ensure consistency and technical accuracy in the identification, assessment, and management of risks, issues, and opportunities at both the program and division levels.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation and adherence to the RIO process across all assigned programs

  • Develop and maintain RIO process documentation, ensuring it is up-to-date and accessible

  • Facilitate functional and IPT development of RIOs, mitigation plans, and capture plans, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to proper process

  • Facilitate risk review meetings and ensure that action plans are developed and tracked

  • Maintain RIO database (BORIS), ensuring RIO owners are adhering to action plans

  • Prepare and present RIO reports to division leadership, ensuring clarity and technical accuracy

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for RIO-related inquiries at the division level

  • Provide training and support to program teams on RIO processes and best practices

  • Foster a culture of proactive risk and opportunity management within the division

  • Analyze RIO process effectiveness and recommend improvements based on lessons learned

  • Stay informed of industry best practices and integrate them into the RIO process

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

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US 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

  • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications

  • Understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., RIO, Model-Based Systems Engineering)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 2 or more years of experience in RIO management on Defense programs

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 sp

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