Experienced Systems Engineer

Boeing • Hazelwood, MO

9d • $112,200 - $151,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company's Defense, Space & Security (BDS) division is seeking Experienced Systems Engineers (Level 3) to join a cross-functional team supporting a proprietary Air Dominance program. This role, located in Hazelwood, MO, is fully onsite and will concentrate on developing requirements, guiding suppliers through design and component qualification, and conducting system-level analysis and qualification for a high-reliability emergency egress system. BDS Proprietary programs are involved in developing complex, highly integrated, advanced systems that are crucial for the future growth of Boeing and its Department of Defense (DoD) customers. Ideal candidates are those who aspire to lead technical teams, foster innovation, tackle challenging problems, and actively shape the future. This position is well-suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced culture, take initiative, set high personal standards, are committed to their work, and are driven to achieve exceptional results.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 4+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers through design and component qualification processes.
• Strong technical writing skills for test plans, procedures, qualification reports, and compliance matrices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead supplier technical discussions and resolve issues.
• This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Must 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification of Escape Systems (e.g., ASME, MILSPEC, etc.)
• Experience in Critical Safety Systems
• Prior experience with pyrotechnic or rocket motor components and qualification
• 4+ years of relevant experience in design, development, or qualification of escape/egress systems or other safety-critical aerospace systems.
• Proven experience developing requirements and verification/validation plans with bi-directional traceability.
• Hands-on experience with system-level analysis: FMEA, FTA, reliability and performance modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop, capture, and maintain clear, verifiable system and subsystem requirements in coordination with design, safety, certification, and program stakeholders.
• Translate top-level requirements into component level requirements, verification criteria, and acceptance conditions with full traceability.
• Manage suppliers technically through design, test, and component qualification activities, including supplier selection support, technical oversight, issue resolution, and corrective action tracking.
• Lead and support component and subassembly qualification/certification: test planning, procedure development, witness testing, non-conformance resolution, and supplier audits.
• Support system-level testing and qualification (integration, environmental, lifecycle, and performance testing) and ensure requirements-to-test traceability.
• Perform system analyses including FMEA, fault tree analysis (FTA), reliability modeling, and performance assessments to support design and qualification.
• Prepare qualification artifacts, compliance matrices, and test reports for internal and external reviews and support certification/safety activities.
• Manage technical risks, schedule impacts, and change control for escape system deliverables.
• Occasional travel to supplier sites and test facilities as required.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
• Student Loan Match program for eligible enrolled U.S. employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior