{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"afc56a87848a67c90c23d4c8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/afc56a87848a67c90c23d4c8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/afc56a87848a67c90c23d4c8","title":"Senior/Lead Systems Engineer","description":"Job Description\nAt 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis role will be 100% onsite in Everett, WA.\n\nThe 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 Force’s next‑generation aerial refueling and mobility aircraft. You will work across multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure that the aircraft’s complex systems—including aerial refueling, avionics, flight controls, communications, and mission systems—are successfully integrated, tested, and delivered to the warfighter.\n\nThis position provides a unique opportunity to combine systems engineering discipline, airplane systems knowledge, and hands‑on integration/test operations, directly supporting Boeing’s mission to enable global reach for the U.S. and allied forces.\n\nPosition Responsibilities\n\nLead airplane‑level and system‑level integration of hardware and software for KC-46 mission and refueling systems.\n\nLead requirements development, management, validation, and verification efforts across the program.\n\nCoordinate 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.\n\nMentor and coach others on systems engineering best practices and engineering knowledge.\n\nPartner with SEIT leadership team as a systems engineering technical leader to grow SEITs capability, authority, and quality across the KC‑46 Program.\n\nApply knowledge of airplane systems (avionics, refueling systems, electrical power, hydraulics, environmental controls, and flight controls) to support design, integration, and troubleshooting.\n\nDevelop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS), operational documentation, and system use cases.\n\nPlan and execute ground and flight test campaigns, including creation of test procedures, readiness reviews, and post‑test analysis.\n\nUtilize model‑based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g., SysML, Cameo) to document engineering outcomes.\n\nServe on test and operations consoles during lab, ground, and flight test events.\n\nSupport troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for system integration issues.\n\nCollaborate with avionics, communications, refueling systems, flight controls, and mission systems engineering teams to ensure seamless cross‑system integration.\n\nProvide input to design reviews, safety reviews, and certification activities.\n\nDrive continuous improvement in integration processes, maintainability, and operability of KC‑46 systems.\n\nDemonstrate leadership in cross‑functional teams, guiding technical discussions, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring accountability across disciplines.\n\nCommunicate effectively with engineering teams, program management, customers, and leadership through clear technical writing, presentations, and real‑time decision‑making.\n\nThis position will be 100% onsite in Everett, WA\n\nThis 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.\n\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)\n\nBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry\n\nLevel 4: 9+ years of related experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)\n\nLevel 5: 14+ years of related experience.\n\nMaster’s in systems engineering\n\nExperience with military aircraft development, integration, or sustainment.\n\nKnowledge of air‑to‑air refueling systems.\n\nUnderstanding of systems safety, reliability, and airworthiness certification processes.\n\nFamiliarity with lab integration environments (HIL/SIL) and simulation‑based test.\n\nCurrent or previous DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain.\n\nFamiliarity with requirements management tools (DOORS or equivalent).\n\nWorking knowledge of model‑based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g., SysML, Cameo).\n\nUSAF Tankers programmatic or operational experience.\n\nExperience with aircraft systems, avionics, or mission systems integration.\n\nExperience leading systems engineering efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risks from Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) across product lifecycles.\n\nExperience integrating DMSMS monitoring tools and obsolescence databases into product data management systems and engineering workflows; automate alerts and reporting where possible.\n\nExperience with establishing metrics and dashboards for obsolescence exposure, mitigation status, and program health to inform stakeholders and support executive decision‑making.\n\nRelocation\nThis position offers relocation.\n\nDrug Free Workplace\nBoeing 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.\n\nShift\nThis position is for 1st shift.\n\nPay & Benefits\nAt 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\n\nSummary Pay Range\nLevel 4: $146,200-197,800\n\nLevel 5: $176,800-239,200\n\nApplications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 2026\n\nEducation\nBachelors Degree or Equivalent Required\n\nRelocation\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.\n\nSecurity Clearance\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre‑Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.\n\nVisa Sponsorship\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.\n\nShift\nThis position is for 1st shift\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nBoeing 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Applymint","rawCompany":"applymint","city":"Everett","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-08T03:18:34.238Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior/Lead Systems Engineer","description":"Job Description\nAt 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis role will be 100% onsite in Everett, WA.\n\nThe 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 Force’s next‑generation aerial refueling and mobility aircraft. You will work across multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure that the aircraft’s complex systems—including aerial refueling, avionics, flight controls, communications, and mission systems—are successfully integrated, tested, and delivered to the warfighter.\n\nThis position provides a unique opportunity to combine systems engineering discipline, airplane systems knowledge, and hands‑on integration/test operations, directly supporting Boeing’s mission to enable global reach for the U.S. and allied forces.\n\nPosition Responsibilities\n\nLead airplane‑level and system‑level integration of hardware and software for KC-46 mission and refueling systems.\n\nLead requirements development, management, validation, and verification efforts across the program.\n\nCoordinate 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.\n\nMentor and coach others on systems engineering best practices and engineering knowledge.\n\nPartner with SEIT leadership team as a systems engineering technical leader to grow SEITs capability, authority, and quality across the KC‑46 Program.\n\nApply knowledge of airplane systems (avionics, refueling systems, electrical power, hydraulics, environmental controls, and flight controls) to support design, integration, and troubleshooting.\n\nDevelop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS), operational documentation, and system use cases.\n\nPlan and execute ground and flight test campaigns, including creation of test procedures, readiness reviews, and post‑test analysis.\n\nUtilize model‑based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g., SysML, Cameo) to document engineering outcomes.\n\nServe on test and operations consoles during lab, ground, and flight test events.\n\nSupport troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for system integration issues.\n\nCollaborate with avionics, communications, refueling systems, flight controls, and mission systems engineering teams to ensure seamless cross‑system integration.\n\nProvide input to design reviews, safety reviews, and certification activities.\n\nDrive continuous improvement in integration processes, maintainability, and operability of KC‑46 systems.\n\nDemonstrate leadership in cross‑functional teams, guiding technical discussions, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring accountability across disciplines.\n\nCommunicate effectively with engineering teams, program management, customers, and leadership through clear technical writing, presentations, and real‑time decision‑making.\n\nThis position will be 100% onsite in Everett, WA\n\nThis 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.\n\nBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)\n\nBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry\n\nLevel 4: 9+ years of related experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)\n\nLevel 5: 14+ years of related experience.\n\nMaster’s in systems engineering\n\nExperience with military aircraft development, integration, or sustainment.\n\nKnowledge of air‑to‑air refueling systems.\n\nUnderstanding of systems safety, reliability, and airworthiness certification processes.\n\nFamiliarity with lab integration environments (HIL/SIL) and simulation‑based test.\n\nCurrent or previous DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain.\n\nFamiliarity with requirements management tools (DOORS or equivalent).\n\nWorking knowledge of model‑based systems engineering concepts and practices (e.g., SysML, Cameo).\n\nUSAF Tankers programmatic or operational experience.\n\nExperience with aircraft systems, avionics, or mission systems integration.\n\nExperience leading systems engineering efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate risks from Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) across product lifecycles.\n\nExperience integrating DMSMS monitoring tools and obsolescence databases into product data management systems and engineering workflows; automate alerts and reporting where possible.\n\nExperience with establishing metrics and dashboards for obsolescence exposure, mitigation status, and program health to inform stakeholders and support executive decision‑making.\n\nRelocation\nThis position offers relocation.\n\nDrug Free Workplace\nBoeing 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.\n\nShift\nThis position is for 1st shift.\n\nPay & Benefits\nAt 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nPay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.\n\nSummary Pay Range\nLevel 4: $146,200-197,800\n\nLevel 5: $176,800-239,200\n\nApplications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 22, 2026\n\nEducation\nBachelors Degree or Equivalent Required\n\nRelocation\nThis position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.\n\nSecurity Clearance\nThis position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre‑Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.\n\nVisa Sponsorship\nEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.\n\nShift\nThis position is for 1st shift\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nBoeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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