Systems Engineer - Requirements, Integration & Verification

Position Responsibilities

• Lead airplane-level and system-level integration of hardware and software for KC-46 mission and refueling systems.
• Lead requirements development, management, validation and verification efforts across the program.
• Lead requirements definition, traceability, validation, and verification for the KC-46 Program, coordinating across systems engineering, IPTs, design, test, and customer teams to ensure first-time quality.
• Apply knowledge of airplane systems (avionics, refueling systems, electrical power, hydraulics, environmental controls, and flight controls) to support design, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS), operational documentation, and system use cases.
• Plan and execute ground and flight test campaigns, including creation of test procedures, readiness reviews, and post-test analysis.
• Utilize model-based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g., SysML, Cameo) to document engineering outcomes.
• Serve on test and operations consoles during lab, ground, and flight test events.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for system integration issues.
• Collaborate with avionics, communications, refueling systems, flight controls, and mission systems engineering teams to ensure seamless cross-system integration.
• Provide input to design reviews, safety reviews, and certification activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in integration processes, maintainability, and operability of KC-46 systems.
• Demonstrate leadership in cross-functional teams, guiding technical discussions, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring accountability across disciplines.
• Communicate effectively with engineering teams, program management, customers, and leadership through clear technical writing, presentations, and real-time decision-making.

Security Clearance Requirement

• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Post-Start.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in integrating complex systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions.
• Experience with military aircraft development, integration, or sustainment.
• Knowledge of air-to-air refueling systems.
• Understanding of systems safety, reliability, and airworthiness certification processes.
• Familiarity with lab integration environments (HIL/SIL) and simulation-based test.
• Current/previous DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS or equivalents).
• Working knowledge of model-based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g., SysML, Cameo)
• USAF Tankers programmatic or operational experience.
• Experience with aircraft systems, avionics, or mission systems integration.

Typical Education and Experience

• Level 3: 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level 5: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Conflict of Interest

• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• Union: This is a union-represented position.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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

• Level 3: $119,850 - $162,150
• Level 4: $146,200 - $197,800
• Level 5: $176,800 - $239,200

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement

• 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.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

• Contingent Upon Award Program
• This position is not contingent upon program award
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Additional information

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