Senior Systems Engineer

Company: Boeing
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: June 8, 2026

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, and Security (BDS) is seeking motivated, talented Senior Systems Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team located in Saint Charles, Missouri. Due to expanding business, we are looking for Engineers-of-Systems, Engineers with a multi discipline skill set who can solve problems and lead solutions across multiple Engineering disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to work on and around the latest high tech weapon systems.

Team Lead: Ability to lead and coordinate the activities of a team of 3-10 members, with 5-8 matrixed organizations. Ability to assess the technical performance of the system or system element, product, or service and influence product direction to satisfy technical objectives. Includes using integrated program planning to align system development efforts with customer needs and business goals and tracking key performance metrics of the system. Ability to maintain status in EVM, JIRA, Calendar, and related trackers. Ability to manage system risk and maturity by regularly assessing the system's status throughout the program lifecycle.

Technical Lead Engineer: Has a solid command of the Boeing Systems Engineering BPIs, BPGs, DPs, SEBPs, and ESGP or similar business processes. Ability to mentor early career engineers and senior engineers transitioning to the Systems Engineering Discipline. Capability to work with division and other experts to steer the development of processes.

As a part of the Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SIWS) organization, Precision Engagement Systems (PES) is a dynamic and growing team with leadership that is focused on attracting and developing top talent in support of critical missions on Direct Attack (DA) programs. Connected to our customers' missions, we deliver unique capabilities through our exceptional talent. The programs we support in Saint Charles, MO include Direct Attack weapons (JDAM, SDB, MOP, HAAWC and associated derivatives) utilized on various military aircraft, some ground-based platforms, and other future contract awards.

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

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.

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.

• Typically14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active DoD Security Clearance

• Experience in applying engineering processes and principles

• Experience/domain knowledge of system architecture, requirements, interface definition, verification, and validation

• Experience with systems development and integration

• Experience modeling or simulating systems

• Experience with implementation and maintenance of systems engineering tools, schedules and metrics (i.e. Earned value management, DOORs, CAMEO)

• Experience with Model Based Engineering / Model Based Systems Engineering

• Experience in design /electrical / software engineering & analysis

• Experience in Industrial Engineering or Production Engineering

• Experience leading teams, projects or tasks

Conflict of Interest:

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

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

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.

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, Senior Level 5: $ 164,900 - $ 223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 18, 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.

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