T-7A Mission Systems Senior Technical Lead Engineer

T-7A Mission Systems Senior Technical Lead Engineer at Boeing summary :

The T-7A Mission Systems Senior Technical Lead Engineer at Boeing leads the development, integration, and verification of advanced avionics hardware including mission computing, communications, and navigation systems. They manage supplier performance, provide technical guidance, and oversee complex testing to ensure system compliance and functionality in a defense aerospace environment. This role requires extensive experience in avionics engineering, process qualification, and a U.S. Security Clearance, with work performed onsite in Berkeley, MO.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a T-7A Mission Systems Senior Technical Lead Engineer (Level 5) to join the T-7A Mission Systems Team located in Berkeley, MO .

As a Technical Lead Engineer on the T-7A Mission Systems Hardware team, your role will support the development, qualification, and production of mission computing, communications, navigation, surveillance, datalink and display avionics. You will be responsible for managing the technical performance of critical suppliers to ensure integration and verification of installed system performance. The T-7A Mission Systems includes new development and off-the-shelf hardware integrated in an advanced laboratory and being verified in flight test. The Mission Systems development activities include hardware requirements decomposition, qualification test, laboratory and aircraft integration, formal verification test, and production support.

The T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training Program is an exciting, dynamic program that is dedicated to breaking the norm. Join the team and Let’s Go Fly!

Position Responsibilities :

Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, and peers

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes

Leads work with customers to develop and document electronic and electrical system requirements on complex projects

Leads analysis and translation of complex requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications

Leads testing and validation work on complex system designs to assure that operational and functional requirements are met

Manages performance of critical suppliers to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements

Assigns responsibility for activities to team members and ensures technical correctness and consistency of products and services

Leads research into technology advances for potential application to company business needs

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and / or final U.S. Secret clearance Post Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

9+ years of systems engineering experience involving : system requirements, functional decomposition and allocation, integrated design, analysis and evaluation, verification

9+ years of experience with Avionics Hardware & Software development, design, production and project management

9+ years of experience in process development and qualification, physical and functional integration and installation design and resolving supplier technical issues

9+ years of experience with Hardware and LRU development, test and qualification.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with Advanced Cockpit Displays : Heads Up Display (HUD), Up Front Control Display (UFCD), Large Area Displays (LAD), and mission systems avionics equipment

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Previous experience in the defense or aerospace industry

Experience with commercial and military avionics systems

Experience working with suppliers and supply chain management

Proposal development experience

Relocation :

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift :

This is a 1st shift position.

Drug-Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency :

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range : $143,650 - $194,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and / or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Keywords :

avionics engineer, mission systems, aerospace engineering, hardware integration, systems engineering, navigation systems, communication systems, flight test verification, supplier management, defense aerospace