Job Description
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Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking a motivated associate Systems Engineer for Sapphire Program in the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) team located in Huntsville, AL. Sapphire for BDS is Boeing’s enterprise modernization program to standardize and unify digital engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing processes across defense platforms. This role partners with IT (Information Technology), engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and stakeholders to plan, track, and deliver program objectives on schedule, within budget, and to the required technical performance and safety standards. The Systems Engineer will report to the Sr Manager of the SEIT organization and partner day-to-day with the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Test Lead, and the Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads.
The selected candidate can work in any of the following locations: Arlington, VA; Ridley Park, PA; Huntsville, AL; Berkeley, MO; Hazelwood, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; San Antonio, TX; Mesa, AZ; El Segundo, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; Long Beach, CA; or Seal Beach, CA.
Position Responsibilities:
Supporting end-to-end Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) efforts for the Sapphire program, implementing test strategy, planning, execution, and closure across lab, ground, and flight environments.
Support the Test Lead with maintaining the program-level test & verification master plan, detailed test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria; ensure traceability to system requirements.
Coordinate cross-discipline integration and test activities with cross functional IT bedrocks (ERP, MES, PDM) and I&I and subcontractor teams.
Execute testing for complex system-level integration events, anomaly resolution, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions; drive test defect lifecycle to closure.
Establish and implement test automation, repeatability, and regression frameworks to facilitate continuous integration and continuous verification.
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards and certification artifacts (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL‑STD, program-specific compliance requirements), and support certification authorities and program audits.
Produce and present test status, risk assessments, metrics, findings, and recommendations to program leadership and stakeholders; maintain schedule and resource forecasts.
Incorporate safety, cybersecurity, and configuration management controls into test planning and execution; ensure test activities respect export control and classified handling requirements when applicable.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience): (please see education and experience for the levels below)
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
1+ years of experience in systems integration and test, with at least 1 year with complex, multi-discipline test teams or test organizations.
1+ years of experience in supporting and executing system-level test plans, procedures, and campaigns across lab, HIL, and flight environments.
1+ years of experience in software integration, embedded/real-time software testing, telemetry and data analysis; familiarity with flight-test support processes.
1+ years of experience with test automation and scripting in at least one language/toolset (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Tcl).
1+ years of experience in applying requirements-based verification and maintain requirement-to-test traceability using tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or equivalent.
1+ years of experience in configuration management, anomaly/defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TeamCenter), and test data management.
1+ years of experience in supporting root-cause analysis and driving corrective actions across organizational boundaries.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):
Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline.
Prior experience with Boeing or other major aerospace/defense program test leadership, ideally on reconnaissance, space, or ISR programs.
Knowledge of and experience supporting certification/compliance processes relevant to defense systems (DO-178C, DO-254, MIL‑STD‑882 for safety, RMF for cybersecurity).
Experience with RF and sensor integration, networking, distributed systems, SATCOM, or EW domains relevant to the Sapphire mission set.
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines for embedded systems and related toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and workflows (e.g., SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw).
Typical Education/Experience:
Level 2
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting.
Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Pay & 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.
Summary pay range (level 2): $85,000 - $133,400 – Depending on location
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 30, 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
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.
