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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Ground Systems Integration Engineer (Experienced or Senior Level) to support an Air Dominance Fixed Wing Proprietary Program in Berkeley, MO.

Step into a fast-paced, cutting-edge program where your expertise will drive the design, integration, and testing of advanced, cloud-based systems that empower mission planning, debrief, and tactical Command & Control (C2) solutions for fixed-wing platforms.

As a key contributor, you will support the development, analysis, integration, and testing of innovative engineering solutions for critical Ground System capabilities, including but not limited to:

• Mission Planning and Debrief

• Command and Control Systems

• Network and Communication Architectures

• Situational Awareness Enhancements

You will take ownership of developing prioritized mission systems digital threads, ensuring seamless support for ground systems from initial design through to final delivery.

You will work with a high-performing, cross-functional team in an agile environment, driving next-generation capabilities from design through delivery. This role offers the chance to innovate with open-architecture, model-based designs while collaborating across disciplines to support critical defense missions.

If you’re passionate about advancing mission-critical systems and thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation. Your work will directly contribute to the development of advanced military capabilities.

• Innovative Environment: Collaborate with a diverse group of talented professionals who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and engineering excellence.

• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development. Benefit from mentorship opportunities, tuition reimbursement program, and a culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) implementation of ground systems design artifacts, including requirements, verification/test procedures, interfaces, behaviors, and architecture

• Partner with customers to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements.

• Performs work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.

• Supports lab and verification testing and design validation to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements.

• Analyze test results and troubleshoot problems in both simulated and unsimulated testing environments

• Collaboration with peer engineering disciplines (e.g. software, hardware, product security) to ensure integration of different design elements

This position is expected to be 100% on-site. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

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)

• A final Secret Clearance Pre-Start is required.

This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

• Level 3: 5+ years of work-related experience with a bachelor’s degree OR 3+ years of work-related experience with a master’s degree

• Experience developing or integrating avionics or ground systems

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: requirements development, design and modeling, or SIL/HIL test planning and execution

• Strong desire to learn and apply MBSE principles in a system development environment

• Aptitude for collaboration and problem solving in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 9+ years of work-related experience with a bachelor’s or 7+ years of work-related experience with Masters or 4+ years with a PhD

• Knowledge of MBSE principles and tools (e.g, Cameo/MSOSA, SysML)

• Experience working in a closed area

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (Level 3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 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.

Senior (Level 4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 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.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work environment, paid parental leave, 401k matching, extremely generous tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Experienced (Level 3): $112,200 - $145,200

Senior (Level 4): $136,850 - $177,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 10, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person 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. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-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.

Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

• Generous company match to your 401(k).
• Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
• Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.