Systems Engineer (Systems Engineering Engineer-General)

Boeing•Richardson, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space & Security organization is seeking a Senior/Mid-Level Systems Engineer for its Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) In-Service and Project Engineering team in Richardson, Texas. The AAS is a multifunction radar used on the P-8 Poseidon. The position supports production, sustainment, modification, and improvement efforts for military and commercial derivative aircraft, working at a client site and collaborating with maintenance, engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, suppliers, program management, contracts, estimating, and customers. The role helps identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and return aircraft to service safely and efficiently. The engineer troubleshoots aircraft issues, analyzes discrepancies and operational information, and supports maintenance personnel during aircraft-on-ground events and in-service issues. The role develops and validates repair plans and troubleshooting procedures; coordinates resolutions with engineering and field teams; documents technical findings and resolutions; and supports recurring-defect investigations and reliability improvements. It also includes supplier coordination, technical interchange meetings, risk and issue management, technical documentation maintenance, equipment readiness monitoring, and process improvement. This position is expected to be 100% onsite at a client location. An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance is required. Applicants must also meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person. The position is not contingent upon a program award, is not safety sensitive, and does not offer visa sponsorship or negotiable relocation assistance. The listed shift is Shift 1.

Requirements

Currently hold an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; the posting notes a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry; the education section also states Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent.
Level 3: five or more years of related work experience.
Level 4: nine or more years of related work experience.
Meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance; the posting notes certain special programs may require U.S. citizenship without dual citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in equipment support, maintenance engineering, repair management, or technical operations.
Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Experience developing technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage technical issues, risks, and competing priorities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with equipment sustainment, depot or field support, or lifecycle maintenance.
Experience leading technical interchange meetings with suppliers or customers.
Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective-action processes, and reliability-improvement methods.
Understanding of configuration management, technical data, and maintenance documentation practices.
Experience supporting mechanical systems, assemblies, or ground/support equipment.
Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical aircraft issues.
Analyze aircraft discrepancies, fault messages, maintenance logs, and operational data to determine root causes.
Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel during aircraft-on-ground events and in-service issues.
Review technical manuals, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, engineering orders, and other technical documentation.
Develop and validate repair plans, troubleshooting procedures, and corrective-action recommendations.
Coordinate with design, structures, systems, and field-support teams to resolve complex technical issues.
Document findings, workarounds, and resolutions in technical reports and maintenance records.
Support investigations into recurring defects and reliability trends.
Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve equipment performance, repair, and sustainment issues.
Develop, review, and maintain troubleshooting procedures, repair instructions, maintenance guidance, support plans, and engineering reports.
Conduct technical interchange meetings with suppliers, engineering teams, maintenance teams, and program stakeholders.
Track and manage risks, issues, and opportunities related to equipment readiness, reliability, schedule, cost, and technical performance.
Facilitate problem-solving using structured engineering methods, including root cause analysis and corrective-action planning.
Evaluate supplier technical performance and coordinate timely resolution of technical and quality issues.
Ensure documentation and support materials comply with engineering standards, maintenance requirements, and operational needs.
Monitor equipment status, identify supportability gaps, and recommend improvements.
Support process-improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle efficiency.