Systems Engineer (Mid-Level or Senior)

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

22h

About The Position

The Boeing Global Services (BGS) P-8 Modification Integration Team (PMIT) is hiring a mid-level or senior Systems Engineer in Tukwila, Washington. PMIT executes post-production P-8 modifications, including capability improvements, obsolescence impact mitigation, and other sustainment-adjacent work. The team’s expertise spans supply chain, engineering, lean projects, operations, and U.S. government contract development.

The role analyzes individual aircraft systems within the broader system of systems, balancing customer and operational needs with lifecycle performance and cost for multiple P-8 modification customers. It involves significant direct interaction with customers, program and engineering leadership, and technical subject matter experts. The engineer integrates across P-8 engineering functions, sustainment integrators, leadership, the U.S. Navy, and suppliers, using technical analysis and creative problem-solving. The P-8 is a military derivative of the 737 Next Generation aircraft used for patrol and reconnaissance activities.

This is a union-represented position. Candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person and be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. The position is not safety sensitive and is not contingent upon program award. Relocation assistance is not negotiable. The listed shift is Shift 1.

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.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working with military or commercial derivative aircraft.
• At least 1 year of experience with product management and/or technical problem-solving skills.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced digital environment and prioritizing multiple tasks within schedule and budget constraints.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25% of the time.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required post-start.
• Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of higher education and/or related work experience; higher education may include college, university, technical school, licensing, or certification programs.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance.
• At least 5 years of experience working with military or commercial derivative aircraft.
• At least 3 years of experience leading and representing technical engineering projects.
• At least 3 years of experience in a role requiring project and/or program management skills.
• At least 1 year of experience in proposal development, contract negotiations, and/or contract execution with U.S. government customers.
• At least 1 year of experience regularly presenting to director-level leadership and U.S. government officials, such as uniformed military or regulators.
• Experience and working knowledge with the P-8 aircraft.
• Experience with export and global trade controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a cross-functional integration focal across Boeing stakeholders and suppliers to drive on-time, at-cost delivery of P-8 modifications.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and dependent organizations to achieve positive outcomes through influence.
• Engage with U.S. Navy and foreign military customers to provide program-level problem-solving and support for P-8 modification issues.
• Identify, document, and escalate risks, issues, and opportunities and their mitigation plans using the Boeing Opportunity Risk and Issue System (BORIS).
• Support customer and Boeing program reviews and readiness meetings, and help develop program execution strategies.
• Perform project engineering tasks, including cost, schedule, risk, and earned value management, to drive affordability.
• Lead the P-8 change process to ensure cross-functional collaboration, technically sound solutions, and on-time engineering releases.
• Collaborate with U.S. Navy, foreign military customers, and Boeing stakeholders to generate new business related to P-8 modifications.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work. Availability depends on eligibility factors, including location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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