Systems Engineer – Requirements, Integration & Verification

Boeing • Tukwila, WA

1d • 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 the integration, test, and operation of the KC-46A Pegasus. The position is based 100% onsite in Tukwila, Washington, and involves working with interdisciplinary teams across aerial refueling, avionics, flight controls, communications, and mission systems to integrate, test, and deliver aircraft systems.

The position combines systems engineering discipline, airplane systems knowledge, and hands-on integration and test operations to support Boeing’s mission to enable global reach for U.S. and allied forces. The role may be filled at Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5, with experience expectations of 2, 5, or 9 or more years, respectively, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a post-start Secret clearance. The position must meet U.S. export control requirements, and Boeing will not sponsor employment visas. This is a union-represented position and is not safety sensitive. Relocation is offered subject to candidate eligibility. The role is not contingent upon program award.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work statement.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance after starting; the position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Level 3: 2 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Level 4: 5 or more years; Level 5: 9 or more years.
• Must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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 hardware-in-the-loop or software-in-the-loop laboratory integration environments and simulation-based testing.
• Current or previous Department of Defense 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.
• U.S. Air Force 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.
• Define and maintain requirements traceability, coordinating with systems engineering, integrated product teams, design, test, and customer teams to ensure first-time quality.
• 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 test procedure creation, readiness reviews, and 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 laboratory, ground, and flight test events.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for system integration issues.
• Collaborate across 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.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility, including basic relocation for eligible internal candidates.

What This Job Offers

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