Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal)

Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal)Lead the engineering that makes missile defense real.Boeing's Phantom Works Missile Defense National Teams are hiring Systems Engineers to work in Colorado Springs, CO at the intersection of mission outcomes, architecture, analysis, integration, and test.On the Boeing-led Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) National Team, you'll help the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) shape system-level concepts, architectures, requirements, and assessments that drive incremental upgrades to America's Missile Defense System.On the Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) National Team, you'll help evolve the integrating element that links sensors and weapons and synchronizes operations to deliver a layered defense across all phases of flight.Our teams are currently hiring a broad range of Senior (Level 5-6) Systems Engineers in the following disciplines:Systems Architecture, Requirements and InterfacesSystems Integration, Verification, & ValidationModeling and SimulationPosition ResponsibilitiesDepending on your assignment, you will contribute across mission assessment, architecture, requirements, Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE), integration, and test – often with direct collaboration across Boeing, industry partners, and government stakeholders.Systems Architecture, Requirements, and InterfacesDefine and evolve the MDA/C2BMC system architectureDevelop and maintain requirements and architecture artifacts (including interface definitions) to support missile defense capabilitiesRun and support architecture and requirements trade studies to recommend options that improve mission performance, cost/schedule, and technical feasibilityOwn and improve the requirements management engine: planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of requirements processes and tools (including traceability, change control, and quality)Lead program-level risks/issues/opportunities tracking and technology readiness assessments as they relate to architecture and requirements decisionsCollaborate frequently with MDA, warfighters, and industry partners to align requirements, interfaces, and system prioritiesLead cross-functional teams in developing products and interacting with government customersSystems Integration, Verification, & ValidationPlan and execute integration and checkout work – define tasks, schedule them, assign work, monitor completion, and keep the integration plan movingEvaluate results from integration/checkout activities and determine whether they meet checkout requirements so the team can proceed to the next stageDefine and drive the overall integration and test (I&T) strategy (processes, tools, and metrics) to ensure we verify requirements effectively and consistentlyExecute and document integration and test events, including capturing results, issues, and evidence needed for verificationPartner with integration/test SMEs to solve complex system problems spanning process, tools, regulations, and system-specific issuesIdentify and implement tool/process improvements that reduce friction and increase throughput (automation, reporting, repeatable workflows).Lead cross-functional teams in developing products and interacting with government customersModeling and SimulationEvaluate system performance across realistic scenarios and architectures to provide mission insight used by MDA and warfightersBuild and maintain analysis tools across multiple levels of fidelity, including modeling and simulation that predicts performance against evolving threatsPerform system and performance trade studies (mission effectiveness, architecture comparisons, "what-if" analyses) to inform technical decisionsDevelop and improve modeling approaches to ensure results are credible, repeatable, and decision-useful (assumptions, data handling, validation/verification of models)Use modeling, simulation, and quantitative methods to provide technical leadership and recommendations in assigned focus areasThis position is expected to be 100% onsite (no hybrid or remote options). The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Colorado Springs, CO.Travel may be required; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.This position requires candidate acceptance by the industry partner resource control board.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)Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)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 statement12 or more years' related engineering experience.Prior experience in system engineering (e.g. Systems, Design, Architecture, Integration, Requirements or Test).Leadership experience to include but not limited to engineering leadership roles and/or leading work and driving teams to success.Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)Level 6: 18 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceSystems Architecture, Requirements, and Interfaces Experience with missile-defense mission context, especially command & control, battle management, and communications.Requirements analysis & verification experience.Requirements and architecture development for complex systems/system-of-systems experience.Experience using MBSE / requirements tools such as Cameo, DOORS, or similar.Experience leading architecture / requirements trade studies.Systems Integration, Verification, & Validation Experience supporting/driving integration and test, including executing and documenting test events.Experience developing/tailoring I&T processes, tools, and metrics.Experience evaluating results against requirements (verification evidence/artifacts).Experience working across multiple stakeholders/teams, especially MDA-like environments.Scripting/programming for test/tool support (Python, MATLAB, Java, or similar).Modeling and Simulation Experience performing system/performance analysis or trade studies (e.g., operational/feasibility analysis, MOEs/TPMs).Experience developing/using modeling and simulation tools to predict performance.Experience with modeling missile-defense or related engagement domains.Scripting/programming for analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, Java, or similar).Ability to communicate results clearly to support decisions with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.