F/A-18 Systems Engineer (level 3/4)

Company: BOEING
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) is seeking a motivated and talented Systems Engineer (Level 3 / Level 4) to join our Fighters team in the St. Louis, Missouri region. This role will focus on requirements management for the F/A-18 Super Hornet and the EA-18 Growler.

As a systems engineer, you will apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify system solutions. You will evaluate customer and operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

Position Responsibilities:
Participate in all aspects of Systems Engineering throughout the full program lifecycle (concept definition, design, test, and production), using traditional and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods.
Responsible for the definition of high-level functional and performance requirements and verification methods. Enable the subsequent decomposition and derivation of requirements including the allocation of those lower-level requirements to physical and functional architectural elements. Track requirements through design, verification, integration, and operational validation.
Assist with risk assessments and generate mitigation plans to comply with system and customer requirements.
May utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to develop system definitions/architectures and perform trade studies
Partner with subject matter experts and technology experts to execute the systems engineering statement of work, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve program objectives.
Integrate across multi-disciplinary teams to complete milestone reviews ensuring technical excellence of the project through a focus on safety and quality.

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 the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment .
An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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 work-related experience with a Bachelors OR 3+ years of work-related experience with a Masters (level 3)
9+ years of work related experience with a Bachelors OR 7+ years of work-related experience with a Masters OR 4+ years of work-related experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
3+ years of experience with systems engineering and requirements management
Experience with military aircraft
Experience with implementation and maintenance of systems engineering tools, schedules and metrics (i.e. DOORs, CAMEO, Earned value management).
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Current Department of Defense Security Clearance

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.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. - Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range :
Level 3: $97,750 - $132,250
Level 4: $119,850 - $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 03, 2025

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.

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