Senior Core Mission Systems Engineer (Level 4 or 5)

Senior Core Mission Systems Engineer (Level 4 or 5) at BOEING summary : The Senior Core Mission Systems Engineer at Boeing Defense, Space & Security is responsible for designing, integrating, and testing advanced communication, navigation, and mission-critical systems for air dominance programs. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with customers and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with system requirements throughout the product lifecycle. Candidates must have substantial engineering experience, the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, and work onsite in an agile, innovative environment with opportunities for professional growth. 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. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) , is seeking Core Mission Systems Engineers in the St. Louis, MO area, supporting the Air Dominance Air Proprietary 1 Program. You will be joining a fast-paced program where you will be responsible for developing and integrating complex, highly integrated Core Mission Systems. Your work will include both enhancing existing architectures with new capabilities as well as architecting completely new systems. The successful applicant will join a team responsible for state-of-the-art Communication, Navigation & Identification systems; mixed- criticality Mission Processors; high-speed / high-density Mass Storage devices; Aircrew Display Systems including Helmet Mounted Displays; and core wired / optical network hardware including Ethernet Switches, Remote Interface Units, and Cross-Domain Guards. In this role, you will be joining a cross-functional team integrating next generation capabilities as part of a very exciting and critically important development effort. You will have the opportunity to operate in an agile development environment, mature our products through the development lifecycle, work on next generation open-architecture model-based designs, and collaborate across multiple disciplines. The day-to-day activities of this position will be a combination of traditional design engineering, collaborating with cross-functional peers, and presenting technical challenges and solutions to leadership. Frequent interaction with program leadership, customers, and industry partners during critical design phases will be key elements of this position. This position will provide the candidate an opportunity to develop their engineering skills with potential growth into a leadership role. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Level 4 and 5 Core Mission Systems Engineers. Boeing offers the best benefits in Aerospace : The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features : Best in class 401(k) plan : we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting Student Loan Match : The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts. Position Responsibilities : Lead work with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements Lead and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications Lead work to test and validate to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements Oversee the team that monitors supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements Solve problems concerning and provides other support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle Research technology advances for potential application to company business needs Make recommendations for technology investments This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically depending on business needs. 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. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance 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 (Level 4) 9 years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 7 years of work related engineering experience with a Master’s or 4 years of work related engineering experience with a PhD (Level 5) 14 years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 12 years of work related engineering experience with a Master’s or 9 years of work related engineering experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) : Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance Relocation : This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note : Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. 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. 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 (Level 4) : $119,850 - $162,150 Summary pay range (Level 5) : $143,650 - $194,350 Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 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. 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