Senior Systems Engineer

Boeing

. Analyze system requirements and develop an RM&SH engineering program plan .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeBerkeley • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $164,900 - $223,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Reliability, Maintainability, and Safety Engineering, with a strong focus on compliance with aviation and aerospace standards. Proficient in conducting Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and developing Reliability Block Diagrams to enhance system reliability and safety.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Reliability EngineeringFailure Mode and Effect AnalysisAerospace Certification KnowledgeRisk ManagementU.S. Security Clearance

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Reliability Block DiagramsFailure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action SystemComponent and System Failure Rate PredictionFault Detection and Fault IsolationRoot Cause AnalysisSafety EngineeringMaintainability EngineeringTestability StandardsQuality Assurance ProcessesEngineering Degree

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingTeam CollaborationAdvisory SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security ClearanceFAA Certification KnowledgeMIL-HDBK-516C Knowledge

Industry Keywords

AerospaceManufacturingDefenseAvionicsRadarSensorsHydro MechanicalMechanismsStructural EngineeringReliability & Maintainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze system requirements and develop an RM&SH engineering program plan
Allocate and predict component and system failure rates and measure them against program requirements
Develop Reliability Block Diagrams to assess overall system reliability
Perform Failure Mode and Effect Analysis to identify and mitigate system-failure risks
Assess Fault Detection and Fault Isolation metrics for availability impacts
Participate on design teams and advise designers and management on safety and reliability objectives
Supervise testing and demonstrations at supplier, plant, or field locations
Conduct closed-loop Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System activities
Establish root causes, failure trends, and opportunities to improve system reliability and safety
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, company safety policies, and BDS RM&SH requirements
Travel domestically and/or internationally up to 10% as business needs require

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in aeronautics or engineering
9+ or more years' related engineering experience
Experience in reliability, maintainability, and safety engineering within the aerospace, manufacturing, or related industries
Experience with reliability, maintainability, testability and safety standards
Prior aerospace & defense experience in Avionics, Radar, Sensors, Hydro Mechanical, Mechanisms, Structural, or Reliability & Maintainability engineering domains
Knowledge of aviation/aerospace certification & regulatory frameworks (FAA, MIL-HDBK-516C)
Experience in risk management and quality assurance processes
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
U.S. Citizenship required for the security clearance
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements and qualify as a U.S. Person
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
Post-offer applicants and employees are subject to drug testing when criteria are met

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base pay
Variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Boeing 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay
Immediate 100% vesting
Student Loan Match for eligible enrolled U.S. employees
Relocation based on candidate eligibility