{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"db2e059244b098431fac6fc6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db2e059244b098431fac6fc6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db2e059244b098431fac6fc6","title":"F/A-18 Systems Engineer","description":"Requirements\n\nBachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science from an accredited institution.\n\n10+ years of engineering experience.\n\n5+ years of experience working on mission systems.\n\nActive U.S. Secret Security Clearance, U.S. citizenship required.\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.\n\nMeet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.\n\nNo sponsorship for employment-based visa status.\n\nStrong background in systems engineering, technical integration, and program-level coordination.\n\nPreferred: experience with fighter aircraft.\n\nPreferred: experience working with government customers.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nIntegrate across teams to drive engineering excellence throughout F/A-18 development work.\n\nLead technical integration for software development and advanced systems activities.\n\nEnsure safety, technical rigor, and product integrity while following Boeing and program procedures.\n\nApply a disciplined systems engineering approach, including requirements management and end-to-end traceability.\n\nManage the configuration of the integrated system and clarify interdependencies.\n\nOversee certification and verification efforts to support high-quality delivery.\n\nBuild and maintain effective working relationships with the U.S. Navy, engineering groups, and program leadership.\n\nManage the technical baseline, including mission systems configuration, technical performance measures, architecture diagrams, and RIO assessments.\n\nIdentify and resolve emerging technical issues quickly, escalating concerns when needed.\n\nInvestigate System Anomaly Reports with Mission Systems to help ensure deliverables meet quality expectations.\n\nWork closely with technical specialists and teammates to support innovation, program goals, and customer confidence.\n\nEnsure development estimates reflect the proper scope and complexity.\n\nTravel domestically and/or internationally up to 10% based on business needs.\n\nCompany\nWe are Boeing Defense, Space & Security, and we focus on innovation, collaboration, and creating a workplace that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive. This Senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) role sits on our F/A-18 Systems Engineering Integration and Test team in Berkeley, Missouri, supporting technical integration for software development and advanced systems efforts.\n\nWe offer competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a broad rewards package that may include health coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away. Our retirement benefits include a 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate vesting, plus a student loan match for eligible U.S. employees. 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This Senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) role sits on our F/A-18 Systems Engineering Integration and Test team in Berkeley, Missouri, supporting technical integration for software development and advanced systems efforts.\n\nWe offer competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, and a broad rewards package that may include health coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away. Our retirement benefits include a 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate vesting, plus a student loan match for eligible U.S. employees. 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