Systems Engineer (Systems Engineering Engineer-General)

Systems Engineer (Systems Engineering Engineer-General)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security is seeking a Senior/Mid-Level Systems Engineer to join our Advanced Airborne Sensor (AAS) In-Service and Project Engineering team located in Richardson, TX. This role will work at a client site.

The Advanced Airborne Sensor is a multifunction radar used on the P-8 Poseidon. The team supports production, sustainment, modification, and improvement efforts for military and commercial derivative aircraft. This role will work closely with maintenance teams, engineering, quality, and operations to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and help return aircraft to service safely and efficiently. This position will collaborate closely with supply chain, suppliers, program management, contracts, estimating, engineering, and customers to execute program objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical related aircraft issues.
• Analyze aircraft discrepancies, fault messages, maintenance logs, and operational data to determine root cause.
• Support maintenance personnel with technical guidance during aircraft on-ground events and in-service issues.
• Review technical manuals, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, engineering orders, and other technical documentation.
• Develop and validate repair plans, troubleshooting procedures, and corrective action recommendations.
• Coordinate with design, structures, systems, and field support teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Document findings, workarounds, and resolutions in clear technical reports and maintenance records.
• Support investigations into recurring defects and reliability trends.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve equipment performance, repair, and sustainment issues.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation such as troubleshooting procedures, repair instructions, maintenance guidance, support plans, and engineering reports.
• Conduct technical interchange meetings with suppliers, engineering teams, maintenance teams, and program stakeholders.
• Track and manage risks, issues, and opportunities (RIOs) related to equipment readiness, reliability, schedule, cost, and technical performance.
• Facilitate problem-solving efforts using structured engineering methods like root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Evaluate supplier technical performance and coordinate timely resolution of technical and quality issues.
• Ensure documentation and support materials comply with engineering standards, maintenance requirements, and operational needs.
• Monitor equipment status, identify supportability gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle efficiency.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at a client’s location.

Security Clearance and/ or Export Control

Security Clearance and/or Special Program Access or other Government Access requirements are mandatory for this position. Certain Special Programs require that the candidate have only U.S. Citizenship or no dual citizenship.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Currently hold an active U.S. Top Security Clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience
• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in equipment support, maintenance engineering, repair management, or technical operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Experience developing technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage technical issues, risks, and competing priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with equipment sustainment, depot/field support, or lifecycle maintenance.
• Experience leading technical interchange meetings with suppliers or customers.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and reliability improvement methods.
• Understanding configuration management, technical data, and maintenance documentation practices.
• Experience supporting mechanical systems, assemblies, or ground/support equipment.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.

Summary Pay Range:

• Level 3: $119,850-$162,150
• Level 4: $146,200-$197,800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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