SeniorLead Systems Engineer

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The Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) KC-46 Tanker Program is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead requirements verification and integration efforts for next-generation air refueling applications. This position is based in Everett Washington and reports to the Systems Engineering Manager of the KC-46 Systems Engineering team.

This role will be 100% onsite in Everett WA.

The KC-46 is a high-visibility leading-edge commercial derivative airplane program supporting the United States Air Force and international customers. As a Systems Engineer you will play a critical role in the integration test and operation of the KC-46A Pegasus the U.S. Air Forces next-generation aerial refueling and mobility aircraft. You will work across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that the aircrafts complex systemsincluding aerial refueling avionics flight controls communications and mission systemsare successfully integrated tested and delivered to the warfighter.

This position provides a unique opportunity to combine systems engineering discipline airplane systems knowledge and hands-on integration/test operations directly supporting Boeings mission to enable global reach for the U.S. and allied forces.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead airplane-level and system-level integration of hardware and software for KC-46 mission and refueling systems.
• Lead requirements development management validation and verification efforts across the program.
• Coordinate requirements definition traceability validation and verification for the KC-46 Program across systems engineering IPTs design test and customer teams to ensure first-time quality.
• Mentor and coach others on systems engineering best practices and engineering knowledge.
• Partner with SEIT leadership team as a systems engineering technical leader to grow SEITs capability authority and quality across the KC-46 Program.
• Apply knowledge of airplane systems (avionics refueling systems electrical power hydraulics environmental controls and flight controls) to support design integration and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) operational documentation and system use cases.
• Plan and execute ground and flight test campaigns including creation of test procedures readiness reviews and post-test analysis.
• Utilize model-based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g. SysML Cameo) to document engineering outcomes.
• Serve on test and operations consoles during lab ground and flight test events.
• Support troubleshooting root cause analysis and corrective action for system integration issues.
• Collaborate with avionics communications refueling systems flight controls and mission systems engineering teams to ensure seamless cross-system integration.
• Provide input to design reviews safety reviews and certification activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in integration processes maintainability and operability of KC-46 systems.
• Demonstrate leadership in cross-functional teams guiding technical discussions aligning stakeholders and ensuring accountability across disciplines.
• Communicate effectively with engineering teams program management customers and leadership through clear technical writing presentations and real-time decision-making.

This position will be 100% onsite in Everett WA

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 in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry
• Level 4: 9 years of related experience.
• Level 5: 14 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Masters in systems engineering
• Experience with military aircraft development integration or sustainment.
• Knowledge of air-to-air refueling systems.
• Understanding of systems safety reliability and airworthiness certification processes.
• Familiarity with lab integration environments (HIL/SIL) and simulation-based test.
• Current or previous DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools (DOORS or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of model-based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g. SysML Cameo).
• USAF Tankers programmatic or operational experience.
• Experience with aircraft systems avionics or mission systems integration.
• Experience leading systems engineering efforts to identify assess and mitigate risks from Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) across product lifecycles.
• Experience integrating DMSMS monitoring tools and obsolescence databases into product data management systems and engineering workflows; automate alerts and reporting where possible.
• Experience with establishing metrics and dashboards for obsolescence exposure mitigation status and program health to inform stakeholders and support executive decision-making.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation.

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.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top 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: $146200-$197800

Level 5: $176800-$239200

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Contingent Upon Award Program

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