Systems Engineer – Requirements, Integration & Verification

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

2d•$119,850 - $239,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space, and Security organization is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead requirements, verification, and integration efforts for next-generation air-refueling applications in the Puget Sound area. The role supports major development programs and is based 100% onsite in Tukwila, Washington. The engineer will contribute to the integration, test, and operation of the KC-46A Pegasus, working with multidisciplinary teams across systems including aerial refueling, avionics, flight controls, communications, and mission systems. The position combines systems engineering, airplane systems knowledge, and hands-on integration and test operations. It includes leading airplane- and system-level hardware and software integration; developing, managing, validating, and verifying requirements; preparing operational concepts and documentation; planning and executing ground and flight testing; and supporting troubleshooting, design reviews, safety reviews, and certification activities. The role also involves model-based systems engineering practices, participation in lab, ground, and flight test operations, and cross-functional technical leadership. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance after starting. The position is union-represented and offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. The role is not contingent on a program award and is not designated safety sensitive.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualification.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance after starting.
Related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience: Level 3 requires 2 or more years; Level 4 requires 5 or more years; Level 5 requires 9 or more years.
Satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Meet U.S. export control compliance requirements; the posting requires a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
Work 100% onsite in Tukwila, Washington.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating complex systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions.
Experience with military aircraft development, integration, or sustainment.
Knowledge of air-to-air refueling systems.
Understanding of systems safety, reliability, and airworthiness certification processes.
Familiarity with lab integration environments (HIL/SIL) and simulation-based testing.
Current or previous DoD Secret clearance, or ability to obtain one.
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or equivalents.
Working knowledge of model-based systems engineering concepts and practices, such as SysML and Cameo.
USAF Tankers programmatic or operational experience.
Experience with aircraft systems, avionics, or mission systems integration.

Responsibilities

Lead airplane-level and system-level integration of hardware and software for KC-46 mission and refueling systems.
Lead requirements development, management, validation, and verification across the program.
Coordinate requirements definition, traceability, validation, and verification across systems engineering, IPTs, design, test, and customer teams.
Apply airplane systems knowledge—including avionics, refueling systems, electrical power, hydraulics, environmental controls, and flight controls—to support design, integration, and troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS), operational documentation, and system use cases.
Plan and execute ground and flight test campaigns, including creating test procedures, conducting readiness reviews, and performing post-test analysis.
Use model-based systems engineering concepts and practices, such as SysML and Cameo, to document engineering outcomes.
Serve on test and operations consoles during lab, ground, and flight test events.
Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for system integration issues.
Collaborate with avionics, communications, refueling systems, flight controls, and mission systems engineering teams to support cross-system integration.
Provide input to design reviews, safety reviews, and certification activities.
Drive continuous improvement in integration processes, maintainability, and operability of KC-46 systems.
Lead cross-functional technical discussions, align stakeholders, and promote accountability across disciplines.
Communicate with engineering teams, program management, customers, and leadership through technical writing, presentations, and real-time decision-making.