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Systems Engineer Lead or Senior Featured

Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
JR2026526622
Posted
2026-10-29

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 looking for a Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior) (Level 4 or Level 5) to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico developing new advanced concepts on a DOD propriety program.


The position will be embedded within Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) supporting the entire product life cycle of the program through requirements derivation and development, design, procurement, integration, test, verification and validation.


Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including lead or senior level engineers.

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain requirements artifacts (including interface definitions) to support system and subsystem capabilities
  • Lead program-level risks/issues/opportunities tracking and technology readiness assessments as they relate to system and subsystem requirements decisions
  • Run and support requirements trade studies to recommend options that improve mission performance, cost/schedule, and technical feasibility
  • Own and improve the requirements management engine: planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of requirements processes and tools (including traceability, change control, and quality)
  • Lead cross-functional teams in developing products and interacting with government customers

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

  • This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
  • 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
  • 9+ years of experience with systems integration, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management and/or trade studies
  • Experience in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager)
  • Strong execution, communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • Senior (Level 5): 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering product development lifecycle
  • Experience with CAMEO or other model-based system engineering (MBSE/SysML) tools
  • Background in hardware and/or software integration

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.

 

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

 

Pay and 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.


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.

 

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150

Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $164,900 - $223,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 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

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top 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

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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Systems Engineer Lead or Senior

Location: Albuquerque NM

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Security Clearance
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: Boeing seeks a Systems Engineer Lead or Senior.

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 looking for a Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior) (Level 4 or Level 5) to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico developing new advanced concepts on a DOD propriety program.


The position will be embedded within Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) supporting the entire product life cycle of the program through requirements derivation and development, design, procurement, integration, test, verification and validation.


Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including lead or senior level engineers.

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain requirements artifacts (including interface definitions) to support system and subsystem capabilities
  • Lead program-level risks/issues/opportunities tracking and technology readiness assessments as they relate to system and subsystem requirements decisions
  • Run and support requirements trade studies to recommend options that improve mission performance, cost/schedule, and technical feasibility
  • Own and improve the requirements management engine: planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of requirements processes and tools (including traceability, change control, and quality)
  • Lead cross-functional teams in developing products and interacting with government customers

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

  • This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
  • 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
  • 9+ years of experience with systems integration, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management and/or trade studies
  • Experience in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager)
  • Strong execution, communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

  • Senior (Level 5): 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering product development lifecycle
  • Experience with CAMEO or other model-based system engineering (MBSE/SysML) tools
  • Background in hardware and/or software integration

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.

 

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

 

Pay and 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.


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.

 

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150

Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $164,900 - $223,100


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 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

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top 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

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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Date Posted: 2026-10-29

Please Apply by: 2026-11-14