EA-18G Senior Systems Engineer

EA-18G Senior Systems Engineer at BOEING summary:

The EA-18G Senior Systems Engineer at Boeing leads a multidisciplinary engineering team in the development and integration of the EA-18 Growler for the U.S. Navy. This role applies Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to design, verify, and manage technical baselines while ensuring compliance with stringent safety and quality standards. The position requires expertise in systems engineering tools, leadership in technical problem-solving, and a U.S. Security Clearance.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking motivated and talented Senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join our Fighters team in the St. Louis, Missouri region.

As a systems engineer, you will apply an interdisciplinary approach to design, develop, and verify system solutions. You will partner with technical experts and suppliers to deliver critical solutions to the U.S. Navy customer. In addition, this individual is responsible for leading a team of engineers through EA-18 Growler development projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Systems Engineering Approach: Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to develop system definitions/architectures and perform trade studies. Manage the configuration of the integrated system to ensure dependencies are well understood. Integrate across multi-disciplinary teams to complete milestone reviews with technical excellence.
• Requirements Management: 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.
• Manage Technical Baseline: Oversees the technical baseline, including configuration management, technical performance measures, and Risk Identification and Opportunity (RIO) assessments.
• Ensure Engineering Excellence: Responsible for leading integration across teams to ensure safety, technical excellence, and product integrity. Drives adherence to Boeing and program processes, setting high standards for quality and performance.
• Collaborate for Success: Partner with subject matter experts to execute the systems engineering statement of work and achieve program objectives to build customer trust.
• Problem Solver: Utilize system knowledge to proactively drive emerging issues to closure through close coordination across teams. Elevate concerns to management and program leadership as necessary.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

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.

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
• 14+ years relevant engineering experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Experience with systems engineering tools (i.e. DOORs, CAMEO, MSOSA).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with military aircraft
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Current Department of Defense Security Clearance
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Typical Education & Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data 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 or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Employee Referral

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus to qualifying candidates.

Total Rewards

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: $147,050 – $198,950

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 18, 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.

Keywords:

Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, EA-18 Growler, Military Aircraft, Systems Integration, Configuration Management, Risk Management, Technical Leadership, U.S. Security Clearance, Defense Engineering