Lead Systems Engineer

Lead Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense (BDS) Security Space Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) has an exciting opportunity for Lead Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) at Seal Beach CA.

In this key role you will lead verification and validation (V&V) activities across a complex program while championing Lean engineering practices throughout the product lifecycle. Leveraging deep expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced systems engineering toolsets you will drive traceable requirements-driven development from concept through system verification.

This role partners closely with systems engineers software hardware test quality manufacturing and program management teams to ensure that our products meet stringent technical and customer requirements while continuously advancing engineering processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end systems verification planning execution and reporting for the program

• Develop and maintain system verification strategies plans procedures and matrices

• Ensure bidirectional traceability between stakeholder needs system requirements architecture verification methods and test results

• Develop and maintain verification cross-reference matrices (VCRM) verification compliance documentation and verification status reports

• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to support system design integration and verification

• Collaborate with software hardware integration and test teams to define verification approaches and acceptance criteria

• Identify verification risks early and develop mitigation strategies

• Support design reviews technical reviews milestone reviews and customer audits

• Drive Lean engineering initiatives focused on reducing waste improving engineering workflows and increasing product quality

• Develop engineering metrics and dashboards to measure verification progress requirements coverage and process efficiency

• Mentor junior systems engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the organization

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

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

• Extensive experience leading complex systems verification and validation (V&V) activities within aerospace or defense programs

• Proven expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced systems engineering toolsets

• Strong ability to drive Lean engineering practices and continuous process improvement across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including software hardware test quality manufacturing and program management in a complex fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing junior engineers while promoting systems engineering best practices

• Proven track record of developing engineering metrics dashboards and leveraging data to drive verification progress and process efficiency

• Strong knowledge of Lean engineering principles and experience driving continuous improvement initiatives across the product lifecycle

• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements relevant to defense and aerospace systems

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $176800.00 - $239200.00

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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. 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)

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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