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Lead or Senior Capacity Systems Engineer

Boeing


Job Location:

Huntsville, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 136850 - 185150
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead or Senior Capacity Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) is seeking a knowledgeable Lead or Senior Capacity Systems Engineer to define seeker level testing and interfaces on the Seeker Integrated Product Team (IPT) across its production capacity expansion and development programs in Huntsville AL.

The PAC-3 program is an air-defense missile system designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles cruise missiles and advanced aircraft where Boeing is the original engineering manufacturer of the seeker. Boeings seekers provide active data to the PAC-3 missile which enables it to acquire intercept and destroy threats using hit-to-kill technology. The PAC-3 Seeker team is a cross functional highly skilled motivated group embracing the beliefs that focused safety execution LEAN manufacturing and business practices will secure our future and well-being driving our product to be the seeker of choice for the PAC-3 program and future generations of weapon systems. The successful candidate will coordinate with program management engineering leadership and production and test engineers to integrate engineering test equipment upgrades to the seeker system in our factory chambers ensuring technical excellence and integration of the PAC-3 Seeker.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Support design of automated test equipment development of engineering documentation and hardware fabrication integration and validation testing

  • Develop document and maintain electronic and electrical system requirements according to customer desires and contract requirements.

  • Create and implement overall Test Equipment Design strategies

  • Review and apply real-time test anomaly troubleshooting and resolution of issues encountered during hardware validation and verification testing

  • Support fielded test equipment hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle

  • Research emerging technologies for potential applications to meet projected requirements

  • Perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations troubleshooting and resolutions

  • Provide technical oversight and leadership to promote first time quality and engineering excellence

  • Derivation and verification of test requirements from system level seeker requirements

  • Development of test methodologies and interfaces including hardware and software

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design manufacturing and quality assurance to define and implement systems engineering processes and best practices

  • Oversee the integration of hardware and software components in a test environment ensuring seamless operation and performance of the RF seeker system

  • Support production and capacity expansion initiatives by providing technical guidance and resolving engineering challenges

  • Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to stakeholders including program management and engineering leadership

  • Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in systems engineering and RF seeker technologies

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • 5 years of engineering leadership (formal or informal)

  • Hands-on lab experience with test methodology architecture or design

  • Experience with Life-Cycle Development Design Standards Test Equipment design or other Systems Engineering and Leadership principles

  • Ability to travel up to 10% domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors degree or higher in electrical or computer engineering

  • 5 years experience defining equipment test plans on various products and assemblies using manual or automated test devices

  • Subject Matter expertise in electrical design with proven previous test equipment design experience

  • Experience with National Instruments Lab-View and Test-Stand software

  • Experience utilizing lab electronic testing tools (Digital Multimeters (DMM) Oscilloscopes Power Supplies Function Generators ...)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.


Shift:
This is a 1st shift position.

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.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:
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:

Lead (Level4): $136850 - $185150

Senior (Level 5): $164900 - $223100

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen U.S. National lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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