Systems Engineer | Interior & Payloads Capability (Experienced or Lead)

Boeing • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $104,550 - $172,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Defense, Space & Security organization is seeking a Systems Engineer for its Executive Transport & Surveillance Interiors/Payloads Capability team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role supports sustainment and development of interiors and payload modifications across multiple Executive Transport programs. The team is hiring at Experienced (Level 3) and Lead (Level 4) levels. The position is expected to be 100% onsite.

The engineer applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify lifecycle-balanced system-of-systems solutions. The role translates customer and operational needs into system performance requirements; integrates technical parameters; and ensures compatibility across physical, functional, and program interfaces. It also supports supplier technical activities, requirements verification and validation, certification planning, technical issue resolution, proposal development, cost estimates, and risk and opportunity management.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and at least five years of engineering experience, including experience in requirements verification and validation and in designing structural or interior payload systems. A U.S. Secret clearance is required after starting, and the candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. The position also must meet U.S. export-control requirements. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. Relocation is offered based on candidate eligibility.

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 3 years of experience in requirements verification and validation.
• At least 3 years of experience designing structural or interior payload systems.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
• Must meet U.S. export-control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Successful candidates must satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• For Lead (Level 4): 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with requirements development and management tools, such as IBM DOORS.
• Strong systems thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical teams and leadership.
• Experience evaluating complex systems, applying analysis methods, and conducting trade studies.
• Experience developing interfaces and producing interface documentation.
• Experience in risk, issue, and opportunity management.
• Familiarity with airworthiness and certification processes, including FAA and EASA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, and verify lifecycle-balanced system-of-systems solutions using an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach.
• Translate customer and operational needs into system performance requirements.
• Integrate technical parameters and ensure compatibility of physical, functional, and program interfaces.
• Manage technical supplier activities to ensure requirements are verified and validated.
• Support requirements decomposition and allocation, including certification plan development and coordination with certification authorities.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Contribute to proposal development and ensure technical scope is accurately reflected in Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Define and execute risk mitigation and opportunity plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customer organizations to support program objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• 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.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Eligible Oklahoma engineering graduates may qualify for a $5,000 state tax credit for up to five years, subject to the stated conditions.

What This Job Offers

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