Systems Engineer (Experienced, Senior, or Lead)

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking motivated & talented Systems Engineers to join the Systems Engineering Team in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Boeing Laser and Electro-Optical Systems (LEOS) organization is dynamic and growing with a leadership team focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions for national defense involving Directed Energy.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Experienced, Senior, or Lead Level Systems Engineers.

You will be expected to work highly complex technical problems, develop advanced technical ideas and guide their development into final products / systems.

Position overview:

Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle-balanced system of systems and system solutions. Performs various analyses to optimize total system architecture. Works to thoroughly address complex defense problems ensuring mission success.

Position Responsibilities:

Systems Engineering, System Integration, Design Integration Responsibilities May Include:

• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Performs and leads complex analyses to optimize total system and/or system architecture
• Conducts analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, survivability, human systems integration, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance, product security (cyber security) and other factors to determine a preferred configuration
• Defines and coordinates system performance requirements and technical parameters for complex systems
• Analyzes and translates requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications
• Develops and documents electronic and electrical system requirements
• Performs and leads circuit design (PWB layout, thermal analyses, power analyses, EMI analyses)
• Leads development of verification and validation methods, processes, logic, and plans in support of program milestones
• Leads subsystem and system level assembly, integration and verification activities
• Performs and leads software development and software test integration
• Performs and leads testing and validation activities to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Ensures system meets product traceability and configuration management requirements
• Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of the requirements management processes
• Contributes to the development of systems engineering principles and concepts as well as advanced systems engineering practices
• Leads technical teams to successfully complete multiple aspects of major programs and may function in a project leadership role

Systems and Performance Analysis, Model & Sim, Algorithm Development Responsibilities May Include:

• Evaluates systems under various scenarios and architectures to determine and/or optimize overall system mission performance in a framework giving insight into performance
• Develops and maintain analysis tools of varied fidelity including modeling and simulation tools to predict performance against evolving threats of current and future defense systems
• Performs systems analyses of the existing system architecture in conjunction with new technologies and concepts for improvements to be considered for future architectures
• Develops, refines and documents key algorithm capabilities to support various DoD customers
• Conducts analysis of multiple targets discrimination for survivability, vulnerability, and susceptibility into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success

Model Based Engineering / Systems Engineering Responsibilities May Include:

• Utilizes Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, processes and architectures
• Manages configuration, data and work flow of program specific MBSE tools and processes
• Establishes protocol / process for integration of engineering tools with MBSE

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically depending on business needs

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

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 3 or more years of experience in systems engineering

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• (Level 4) 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• (Level 5) 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience applying and teaching systems engineering processes and principles
• Experience/recognized job expert of system architecture, requirements, interface definition, verification, and validation
• Experience/recognized job expert with complex systems development and integration
• Experience/recognized job expert in modeling or simulation of complex systems
• Experience/recognized job expert of statistical analysis, distributions, and sampling
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
• Experience with implementation and maintenance of systems engineering tools, schedules and metrics (i.e. Earned value management, DOORs, CAMEO)
• Experience with mentoring and teaching junior engineers

Typical Education/Experience:

(Level 3)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master 3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

(Level 4)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD 4 years' related work experience, Master 7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

(Level 5)

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD 9 years' related work experience, Master 12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 (Experienced, Level 3): 97,750 - 132,250

Summary pay range (Senior, Level 4): 119,850 - 162,150

Summary pay range (Lead, Level 5): 147,050 - 198,950

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 28, 2024

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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.