The Systems Engineer will design and maintain system architectures, support HW/SW integration, and analyze requirements within an Agile environment for mission-critical systems.
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.
Systems Engineer - Senior Level
Why This is an Exciting Role:
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA to design and maintain system architectures, program requirements, interface specifications, and system testing as an integrated part of our agile teams and contribute across the entire product lifecycle.
Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs 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 ensure mission success. Supports the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
• Lead Systems Engineering activities to ensure successful HW/SW integration and test for critical mission systems• Develop and define system architectures to meet program requirements• Analyze requirements to support system design, SW/HW integration and test• Collaborate with cross-contractor teams to ensure system performance and compliance• Prepare system documentation and participate in technical reviews (SRR, PDR, etc)• Support test planning and risk assessments• Collaborate closely with SW development team to execute rigorous systems engineering using SySML and Cameo/MSOSA modeling• Work daily in a SCIF with an Agile drumbeat
What Makes BI&A Different:
As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.
Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users' needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.
Experience and Qualifications:
To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:
Required Education and Years of Experience:
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Telework/Remote Availability: Telework/Remote work currently not authorized
Work Location(s): Herndon, VA
Summary Pay Range:
Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
$155,000 - $190,000
Expected Closure Date:
Applications for this position will be accepted through March 6, 2026
Application Privacy Policy: This notice pertains to the collection and processing of personal information of applicants to The Boeing Company and its group of companies ("Boeing"), worldwide.
To review Boeing's Privacy Policy, copy and paste this link into a new tab and following the URL:
https://www.boeing.com/careers/privacy-statement
BI&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (PDF)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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.
Systems Engineer - Senior Level
Why This is an Exciting Role:
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA to design and maintain system architectures, program requirements, interface specifications, and system testing as an integrated part of our agile teams and contribute across the entire product lifecycle.
Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs 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 ensure mission success. Supports the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
• Lead Systems Engineering activities to ensure successful HW/SW integration and test for critical mission systems• Develop and define system architectures to meet program requirements• Analyze requirements to support system design, SW/HW integration and test• Collaborate with cross-contractor teams to ensure system performance and compliance• Prepare system documentation and participate in technical reviews (SRR, PDR, etc)• Support test planning and risk assessments• Collaborate closely with SW development team to execute rigorous systems engineering using SySML and Cameo/MSOSA modeling• Work daily in a SCIF with an Agile drumbeat
What Makes BI&A Different:
As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.
Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users' needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.
- Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
- We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
- We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
- Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way.
- We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.
Experience and Qualifications:
To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:
Required Education and Years of Experience:
- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work
experience, Master+12 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Required Qualifications:
- Requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance (Has been active in the past 24 months)
- U.S. Citizenship
- Strong knowledge of Systems Engineering best practices, including management requirements, architecture development, functional allocation, verification, validation
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Proficiency in SysML modeling
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in software systems engineering and familiarity with the software development lifecycle
- Prior experience working within Agile teams
- Hands-on experience with Cameo or Catia Magic Systems of Systems Architect tools
Telework/Remote Availability: Telework/Remote work currently not authorized
Work Location(s): Herndon, VA
Summary Pay Range:
Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
$155,000 - $190,000
Expected Closure Date:
Applications for this position will be accepted through March 6, 2026
Application Privacy Policy: This notice pertains to the collection and processing of personal information of applicants to The Boeing Company and its group of companies ("Boeing"), worldwide.
To review Boeing's Privacy Policy, copy and paste this link into a new tab and following the URL:
https://www.boeing.com/careers/privacy-statement
BI&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (PDF)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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