About the Position

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing. We innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Experienced Systems Engineers (Level 3) to join a cross-functional team supporting an Air Dominance proprietary program. This fully onsite role in Hazelwood, MO will focus on requirements development, leading suppliers through design and component qualification, and system-level analysis and qualification for a high-reliability emergency egress system.

Responsibilities

Develop, capture, and maintain clear, verifiable system and subsystem requirements in coordination with design, safety, certification, and program stakeholders.
Translate top-level requirements into component level requirements, verification criteria, and acceptance conditions with full traceability.
Manage suppliers technically through design, test, and component qualification activities, including supplier selection support, technical oversight, issue resolution, and corrective action tracking.
Lead and support component and subassembly qualification/certification: test planning, procedure development, witness testing, non-conformance resolution, and supplier audits.
Support system-level testing and qualification (integration, environmental, lifecycle, and performance testing) and ensure requirements-to-test traceability.
Perform system analyses including FMEA, fault tree analysis (FTA), reliability modeling, and performance assessments to support design and qualification.
Prepare qualification artifacts, compliance matrices, and test reports for internal and external reviews and support certification/safety activities.
Manage technical risks, schedule impacts, and change control for escape system deliverables.
Occasional travel to supplier sites and test facilities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
4+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Demonstrated experience managing suppliers through design and component qualification processes.
Strong technical writing skills for test plans, procedures, qualification reports, and compliance matrices.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead supplier technical discussions and resolve issues.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of appropriate customer or governmental regulations relevant to design, test, and certification of Escape Systems (e.g., ASME, MILSPEC, etc.).
Experience in Critical Safety Systems.
Prior experience with pyrotechnic or rocket motor components and qualification.
4+ years of relevant experience in design, development, or qualification of escape/egress systems or other safety-critical aerospace systems.
Proven experience developing requirements and verification/validation plans with bi-directional traceability.
Hands-on experience with system-level analysis: FMEA, FTA, reliability and performance modeling.

We Offer

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid/unpaid time away from work.
Boeing 401(k) plan with company match up to 10% of eligible pay.
Student Loan Match: Eligible enrolled U.S. employees can have their qualified student loan debt payments counted for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

About the Company

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

Application Details

Job ID: JR2026520866
Category: Security Clearance
Role Type: Onsite
Post Date: Aug. 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Aug. 28, 2026

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)

Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

Shift: 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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