F-22 Pilot Training Principal Engineer (Systems Engineer 5) (Saint Louis Place)

Job Description

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The Government Training Engineering (GTE) F-22 Engineering Integration & Systems Team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced

Systems Engineer

to serve in the role of F-22 Pilot Training Principal Engineer in

Berkeley, MO . The selected individual will be the primary technical point of contact for both external and internal customer interface and coordination activities to ensure program expectations are met. The F-22 Pilot Training Principal Engineer will have the opportunity to interact with United States Air Force (USAF) Program Office, Air Combat Command (ACC), Pilot Training Instructors, and Pilots of the nation's premier 5th gen air dominance fighter, the F-22 Raptor.

The F-22 Engineering Integration & Systems Team is responsible for the proposal, development, integration, delivery, and sustainment of a wide range of products directly employed in the training of our nation's fighter pilots and maintainers :

Mission Training Center (MTC)

Weapon and Tactics Trainer (WTT)

Deployable Training Device (DTD)

Aft Fuselage Trainer (AFT)

Armament Trainer (AT)

Cockpit and Forward Fuselage Trainer (CFFT)

Fuel System Trainer (FST)

Landing Gear Trainer (LGT)

Seat and Canopy Trainer (SCT)

On-Equipment Structures Trainer

The F-22 Pilot Training Principal Engineer will oversee all Trainer proposal, development, integration, delivery, and sustainment activities for Mission Training Centers (MTC) located at the main operating bases for the F-22 Raptor. Your role includes project management, system requirements definition, and technical leadership to guide the team to remarkable solutions. You will be collaborating with the engineering team and the program to maintain a common vision and deliver winning products to ensure Trainer capability exceeds the training needs of the F-22 Warfighter.

This is an amazing opportunity to help drive technical excellence across multiple aspects of the F-22 Training program!

Position Responsibilities :

Provide technical, business, and integration leadership to engineering projects

Manage scope and any changes to project baselines

Support proposal development and lead engineering execution by identifying activities, resources, and tasks required to complete the work statement

Develop and manage Statement of Work (SOW) and Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW)

Define plans for risk mitigation and opportunity

Define high-level features based on business stakeholder priorities and architectural changes recommended by engineering

Manage product release schedules and release activities

Assure the development team's products effectively address program priorities while maintaining technical integrity and cost and schedule targets

Advocate, recommend, & champion process improvements and corrective actions to address lessons learned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

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

5+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and / or informal role

5+ years of experience managing projects with Earned Value Management reporting requirements

Experience developing technical proposals and estimates

Experience developing and tracking program plans / schedules and budgets for technical projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

U.S. Citizenship is required for the F-22 program

This position requires the applicant be able to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance as well as special program access.

Extensive experience developing and maintaining Pilot Training Devices

Experience generating System Requirements and Statement of Work (SOW)

Experience conducting Earned Value Management

Experience as an agile Product Manager, Product Owner, or Scrum Master

Experience with aircraft platforms, aviation, simulation, and training systems is beneficial

Experience with agile workflow tools such as VersionOne or JIRA

Experience with proposal development and contract negotiations

Hardware and Network Design Experience

Software Engineering Experience

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.

Pay & Benefits :

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 : $147,050- $198,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until

Nov. 07, 2025

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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.