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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Boeing Company
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,200.0 - $162,150.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Document Management Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Short Message Service, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Tcl (Programming Language), Scripting, Integration Tests, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-senior-experienced-aurora-co--be449e35-1795-4f7e-97a3-90cf335fbfc0

## About the Role

* 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
 * Level 3: Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience
 * Possess an active Top Secret US Security Clearance (TS), or successfully completed a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the past 5 years or agreed to enter a Continuous Vetting program such that 5-year updates are no longer required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

 * Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience
 * Excellent oral and written Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
 * Experience in space systems and working with multi-discipline teams
 * Experience with Ops Product architecture, design, development, and test
 * Experience with software requirements verification testing
 * Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, Tcl/Tk)
 * Experience with Configuration Management tools and processes
 * Experience with Scaled Agile Framework processes and tools, Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Automation, Chemistry, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Computer Security, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Configuration Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Data Science, Disability Insurance, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Functional Programming Languages, Government, Insurance, Integration Testing, Interface Programming Languages, Leading Edge Technology, Life Insurance, Manufacturing Technology, Mathematics, Operational Audit, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Design, Project Tracking, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), Software Testing, Support Documentation, System Architecture, System Integration (SI),
System Test, System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Tcl-Tk, Team Player, Technology Analysis, Test Plan/Schedule, Testability, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Validation Testing, Writing Skills

## Description

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Space Mission Systems (SMS) organization has an exciting opportunity supporting Proprietary programs and is seeking a Senior / Experienced Systems Engineer to join our team in Seal Beach, California, with potential options to work from El Segundo, California; Aurora or Colorado Springs, Colorado; Herndon or Leesburg, Virginia; or Kennedy Space Center, Florida, based on program needs.

As a Senior/Experienced Systems Engineer in SMS, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new first-of-its-kind capabilities and a portfolio of programs that consists of a range of platforms and cutting-edge technologies which continually shape the future.

At Boeing, we deliver complex solutions in challenging environments, supporting our portfolio of programs by designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining critical platforms for government clients. We prioritize innovation and collaboration to improve the world, through a welcoming environment that fosters professional growth and meaningful contributions, from the seabed to outer space.

As a member of the Systems Engineering team, you will join a diverse team and apply your skills to analyze and develop system and subsystem requirements, interface control documents, support systems architecture and design, system integration, test, verification, and validation to ensure the system satisfies the intent of customer requirements. This role involves creating innovative solutions to technical challenges, providing system support with automation, modern tools, and overseeing projects to ultimately deliver the end product.

Position Responsibilities:

 * Leads the planning, organization, implementation of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity and technology readiness
 * Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, and develop requirements
 * Resolves cross-functional technical issues
 * Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
 * Performs various analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture supporting mission success
 * Writes requirements and ICDs for the ground systems
 * Supports ConOps development and product design, development, and test
 * Works with a team of engineers using scaled agile development process
 * Engages in model-based systems engineering
 * Supports the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on site at the listed locations.

This worksite participates in Boeing's 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)


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