Senior Systems Engineer

Boeing

. Lead ground- and system-level verification, validation, integration, and testing .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $164,900 - $239,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading verification, validation, integration, and testing processes for complex systems, particularly in space-based applications. Proficient in requirements management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and model-based systems engineering, with a strong focus on system performance and compliance.

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Requirements ManagementModel-Based Systems EngineeringSpace Systems ExperienceTest Plan DevelopmentActive Top Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

VerificationValidationIntegrationTestingSystem Requirements DevelopmentAffordability AnalysisSafety AnalysisReliability AnalysisMaintainability AnalysisHuman Systems Integration

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Configuration Management ToolsScaled Agile FrameworkScripting LanguagesPythonTcl/Tk

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science DegreeActive Top Secret US Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Space-Based SystemsOperational Needs EvaluationInterface CompatibilityConOps DevelopmentCross-Functional Technical Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead ground- and system-level verification, validation, integration, and testing
Lead requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunities, and technology readiness
Plan, design, and develop system requirements using an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach
Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and verification reports
Resolve cross-functional technical issues
Evaluate customer and operational needs to define system performance requirements and ensure interface compatibility
Perform analyses covering affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory and certification factors
Write requirements and interface control documents for ground systems
Support ConOps development and product design, development, and testing
Develop ground segment operational products for space-based systems
Support complex system-level mission threads for space missions
Work with engineers using a scaled agile development process
Engage in model-based systems engineering
Lead, mentor, and train others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-US equivalent qualifications
Typically 14 or more years' related work experience
Active Top Secret US Security Clearance, or successful completion of a Tier 5 investigation within the past 5 years or agreement to enter Continuous Vetting
U.S. Citizenship required for the active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements and qualify as a U.S. Person
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Preferred: experience in space systems and multidisciplinary teams
Preferred: experience with Ops Product architecture, design, development, and test
Preferred: experience with software requirements verification testing
Preferred: scripting languages such as Python and Tcl/Tk
Preferred: Configuration Management tools and processes
Preferred: Scaled Agile Framework processes and tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule rotation, with every other Friday off
Relocation based on candidate eligibility
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Variable compensation opportunities