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Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Boeing

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Base salary $136,850  to $223,100

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Albuquerque, NM

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  • LocationAlbuquerque, NM
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About this job

Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

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

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior) (this listing)$136,850 - $223,100
Project Engineer - Program Integration Manager (Lead or Senior)$136,850 - $223,100
Project Engineer (Senior or Lead)$136,850 - $223,100
Test Operations Lead (Level 4 or 5)$136,850 - $223,100
Senior Radar Systems Engineer (Senior, Lead, Principal)$136,850 - $266,800
Software Certification Engineers (Senior, Lead, or Expert) (Virtual)$137,700 - $302,450
Software Engineer (Experienced or Lead)$135,150 - $232,300

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Boeing roles · How to read the bar

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2026-10-12
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Location as the employer wrote it: USA - Albuquerque, NM (Levels 4-5 combined)

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150 Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $164,900 - $223,100

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