Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

About the Team

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. Our St. Louis-based teams (located in Berkeley, Hazelwood, and Saint Charles) are responsible for the development, production, training, and sustainment of some of the most advanced defense and weapon systems in the world. These teams support a broad range of platforms, including Fighters/Tactical (F-47, F-15, F/A-18, F-22, T-7A), Autonomous Systems (MQ-25), Precision Engagement Systems (JDAM, SDB), and other advanced proprietary systems like Phantom Works and platforms such as the AH-64, P-8, and C-17.

We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, offering great opportunities for professional growth. This role is part of a team seeking Systems Engineers at Experienced and Lead levels to drive systems architecture, integration, verification, and human factors across these critical programs.

About the Role

You will lead systems engineering efforts on new development, production, and sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. Your mission is to translate customer and operational needs into system performance requirements and guide cross-functional teams in defining and maintaining system requirements, interfaces, behaviors, and verification criteria for complex systems.

In this role, you will perform comprehensive analyses covering affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human factors, survivability, vulnerability, security, certification, and product assurance to achieve mission success. You will run design reviews and technical assessments to provide recommendations that improve system performance and reliability. Additionally, you will lead the program in implementing the latest Systems Engineering methodologies, such as Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and mentor engineers across the program in SE tools, techniques, planning, and strategy.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed St. Louis location options. Travel may be required domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, for which U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

Hiring Process & Application

Applications for this position will be accepted until June 15, 2026. Candidates must be able to obtain an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post-start; special program access or other government access requirements may also apply. Please note that Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Culture & Equal Opportunity

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. We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that attracts, engages, and retains top talent, including competitive base pay, variable compensation, and a variety of benefit programs.

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.