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The Boeing Company

Lead Systems Engineer

seal beach, CA

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The Boeing Company lists this Lead Systems Engineer opportunity in seal beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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’s Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is hiring Lead Systems Engineer to join our team at Seal Beach or El Segundo, CA.

We are seeking aLead Systems Engineerwith proven expertise in requirements development and management, verification and validation (V&V), system architecture, specifications, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). The ideal candidate will excel at translating stakeholder needs into clear, well-formed requirements, developing and maintaining comprehensive system-level architectures, authoring and managing technical specifications and ICDs, and planning and executing verification activities across all system elements to ensure successful project outcomes.

Position Responsibilities:

Elicit, analyze, decompose, and allocate system and subsystem requirements from stakeholder needs and higher-level system specifications

Create, edit, and maintain well-structured, testable requirements using a requirements management tool

Develop and maintain system architecture descriptions (functional, logical, physical) and traceability from requirements to architecture and verification

Author and maintain specifications and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) that define interfaces between systems and subsystems; manage ICD baselines and change control

Develop verification plans, procedures, and test cases aligned to requirements; coordinate and perform verification activities (analysis, inspection, demonstration, test) and document results

Support integration activities and resolve interface mismatches and discrepancies between subsystems through engineering change proposals or interface updates

Maintain requirements traceability matrices and demonstrate requirement closure for reviews and audits

Participate in design and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and provide status and risk assessment for requirements and verification

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, test, suppliers, manufacturing, product management) to ensure requirements and interface compatibility

Support configuration and change control processes for requirements, specifications, and ICDs

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

10+ years of related work experience

Experience with satellite systems or space related applications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Proven experience applying systems thinking principles to complex engineering challenges

Strong presentation and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical information to diverse audiences

Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality systems engineering artifacts, including requirements, specifications, and interface documents

Advanced degree in a related discipline (e.g., Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science) preferred

Extensive experience in developing and refining system architectures aligned with stakeholder needs and program goals

Hands‑on involvement in Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects, showcasing innovation and technical leadership

Foundational knowledge of project management principles and methodologies

Proficiency with Digital System Engineering (DSE) tools and environments to enhance model‑based systems engineering workflows

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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.

Summary pay range: $176,800.00 - $239,200.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 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 an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.

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Worksite address

seal beach, CA, 90740, US

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