Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Systems Engineer (Aerospace)

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

The Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) department supports programmes across the Fixed Wing, Vertical Lift and Digital business areas. We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development and delivery of innovative services and solutions for our customers.

In this role, you will apply systems engineering principles to translate customer needs and requirements into effective solutions, working as part of multidisciplinary teams to support business development activities, develop proposals, and deliver verified engineering outcomes.

You will operate within a collaborative and dynamic engineering environment that values openness, innovation, safety, first-time quality and technical excellence. We are committed to supporting employee wellbeing and fostering a positive team culture that enables individuals and teams to perform at their best.

As part of your career development with Boeing, you will have opportunities to apply and expand your skills across a broad range of programmes and business opportunities. By bringing your experience and expertise to the team, you will help strengthen engineering capability, support continuous improvement, and contribute to the successful delivery of customer-focused solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage stakeholder, system and subsystem requirements, ensuring traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to system architectures and engineering solutions using MBSE, trade studies and technical analysis.
• Support the planning and execution of Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance (ITEA) activities.
• Develop and maintain technical baselines, supporting configuration management and change control.
• Produce and maintain Systems Engineering artefacts, technical documentation and lifecycle evidence.
• Support technical management activities, including reporting, metrics, risk, issue and opportunity management.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver programme objectives.
• Apply Systems Engineering processes, standards and best practices to ensure quality and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering methods, tools and ways of working.
• Share knowledge and promote a culture of safety, quality, integrity and technical excellence.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Experience applying Systems Engineering principles across the delivery lifecycle, supporting the development and delivery of products, services or capabilities from requirements definition through integration, verification, validation and acceptance.
• Experience working within and multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver complex systems and solutions.
• Ability to capture, analyse, decompose and manage requirements, maintaining traceability throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Knowledge of systems architecture, interface management, integration, and Verification & Validation (V&V) activities.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, DOORS Next or equivalent.
• Understanding of configuration management, technical governance and change control within a regulated engineering environment.
• Ability to identify and manage technical risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Proactive, adaptable and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, professional development and engineering best practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard engineering toolsets.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches using tools such as Magic Systems of Systems Architect, Cameo Systems Modeler, Enterprise Architect, or equivalent, to support requirements development, architecture definition, systems analysis and design activities.
• Knowledge of Command, Control, Communications and Information (C3I) systems or related defence domains would be advantageous.

• Experience of Customer and wider stakeholder management;
• Experience in some of the following areas: C4ISTAR, Air Platforms, Mission Systems, Communications Systems and Networks, Training Systems and Training Related Technology.
• Experience in leading engineering work packages and teams including cross‑disciplinary teams, providing technical direction and maintaining delivery momentum.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

What Boeing offers you:

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
• 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)