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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 Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Senior Factory Automation Electrical Systems Engineer Team Lead to lead our team in Berkeley, Missouri. In this role, you will join a team of multi-disciplined engineers and technical professionals responsible for ensuring the successful design, development, manufacture, installation and life cycle support of Automated Ultrasonic Scanning Systems (AUSS) Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) products for worldwide internal and external aerospace programs. The team collaborates with multiple functions, suppliers, Boeing sites, and external customers to provide world class solutions for NDI systems.
Automated inspection of composites and metallics is a critical technological need that supports both production and maintenance of aircraft for Boeing and our industry partners. This position offers an opportunity to join a high visibility team of exceptional engineers and technicians as it expands to meet growing industry demand.
This position will report to the AUSS Senior Manager in Boeing Global Services Support Equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Designs, integrates, and delivers electrical system for complex factory inspection systems
- Troubleshoots complex electrical-mechanical systems in a factory setting
- Leads day-to-day coordination of electrical engineering work to keep tasks aligned with priorities and delivery timelines
- Collaborates with project managers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, dependencies, risks, and decisions
- Supports planning, effort estimation, task breakdown, and scheduling of engineering activities
- Identifies blockers, risks, and issues early and help drive timely resolution or escalation
- Promotes engineering best practices, including quality, testing, documentation, and configuration management
- Reviews technical deliverables and provides constructive feedback to improve quality and consistency
- Mentors team members by sharing knowledge, coaching on technical approaches, and encouraging collaboration
- Contributes to continuous improvement efforts in tools, processes, and delivery methods
- Conducts operator and maintenance training to factory personnel
- Routinely travels to customer sites across US and international
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 or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 5+ years of experience working in an Engineering environment
- 5+ years of experience working with electronics and/or mechanical systems in design fabrication and test
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience)
- Experience in systems diagnosis and the communication of highly technical information to global and complex audiences, or the equivalent combination of related training, proficiency, and experience
- Willing and able to travel 10-20% of time, both internationally and domestically
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
- Active Security Clearance
- Experience with hands-on experience designing electrical components for factory automated systems, such as safety systems, relays, power supplies, Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs), motor drive assemblies
- Experience performing system-level integration, testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting of automated equipment or data acquisition systems in lab or factory environments
- Experience with integrating and diagnosing complex systems with both high voltage and digital logic components
- Working knowledge of national electrical and safety codes
- Experience with the AUTOCAD Electrical or Siemens Capital
- Experience in Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) or Non-destructive Test (NDT)
- Experience in composite materials
- Ability to work effectively and safely in an elevated environment using lifts and ladder platforms
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s 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: $136,850 - $185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 04, 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
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.
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems lead jobs.
- Five or more years of experience designing or owning complex technical systems at scale
- Proficiency in systems architecture, distributed systems design, or platform engineering
- Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives across engineering and product teams
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive and stakeholder audiences
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Systems Lead Job Search
Align your resume to systems scope
Systems lead roles are evaluated on the breadth of what you owned, not just your contributions. Quantify the number of systems, services, or teams your work touched so hiring managers can gauge your operating level.
Distinguish architecture from integration work
Job postings for systems leads split between greenfield architecture roles and integration-heavy roles connecting existing platforms. Tailor your resume summary to match the emphasis in each listing so your experience reads as directly relevant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists systems lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional ownership in applications
Systems leads are expected to coordinate across engineering, product, and operations. Your cover letter should name specific cross-functional stakeholders you worked with and what decisions you drove, not just the technical systems you managed.
Prepare a system design narrative for interviews
Most systems lead interviews include a whiteboard or verbal design exercise. Practice walking through a system you built end to end, covering your tradeoff decisions, failure modes you anticipated, and how you communicated constraints to non-technical stakeholders.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Systems lead titles vary widely in authority. During offer discussions, clarify whether the role includes hiring authority, budget ownership, or vendor decision rights so you can assess whether the scope matches your career goals.
Systems Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most systems leads?
Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Sargent & Lundy are hiring the most systems leads right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large technology companies, defense contractors, and enterprise software firms building or modernizing complex platform infrastructure.
How many systems lead jobs are remote?
About 57% of systems lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed technical leadership. Platform engineering and integration-focused roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to on-premise infrastructure or hardware systems are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a systems lead?
Start by building deep technical ownership in a systems engineering or platform role, taking responsibility for reliability, scalability, and architectural decisions rather than just implementation. Progress by leading cross-functional projects, mentoring engineers, and communicating technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders. Most systems leads move into the role from senior individual contributor positions after demonstrating both technical judgment and organizational influence.
How do you get hired as a systems lead with limited experience?
Focus on demonstrating systems-level thinking even if your title has not yet been systems lead. Document projects where you owned end-to-end design decisions, resolved cross-team dependencies, or drove a technical migration. Applying to companies that promote from within and targeting roles framed as first systems lead hires can lower the bar on years of experience while still rewarding strong technical judgment.
What does the systems lead interview process look like?
Most systems lead interviews include a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round focused on system design, and a panel loop covering architecture decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership scenarios. Some employers add a take-home design exercise or a presentation of past work. Final rounds typically involve a hiring manager conversation about scope, autonomy, and how you handle ambiguity at the system level.
Where can I find and apply to systems lead jobs?
You can find and apply to systems lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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