Freelance Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Job Description

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Boeing Global Services (BGS) Engineering team is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Air Dominance Proprietary 2 team in Hazelwood, Missouri.

This role is responsible for applying systems engineering and operations analysis methods to evaluate mission effectiveness, operational performance, system behavior, trade studies, and requirements across the program lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting defense programs and working across engineering, operations, test, logistics, and program management teams to help define, assess, and optimize platform capabilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform operations analysis, systems analysis, and engineering assessments for military platform development programs
• Support concept development, requirements definition, and system architecture trade studies
• Analyze mission effectiveness, system performance, operational scenarios, and capability impacts
• Develop models, simulations, and analytical products to evaluate design alternatives and operational concepts
• Support systems engineering activities across the program lifecycle, including requirements management, verification planning, and technical reviews
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including design engineering, test, integration, logistics, sustainment, and customer representatives
• Assess risk, technical performance, readiness, and mission impact of proposed design changes
• Provide analytical support for system-level decisions, including cost, schedule, performance, and capability tradeoffs
• Prepare briefings, reports, and decision-support materials for internal leadership and customer stakeholders
• Support integration and test planning, test data analysis, and validation of operational assumptions
• Contribute to development of operational concepts, mission scenarios, and use cases for military systems
• Ensure analytical work aligns with program goals, customer expectations, and military platform requirements

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 statement
• Active U.S. Security Clearance
• 5+ years of engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aircraft maintenance experience
• Experience with reliability calculations and terms (i.e. MTBR, MTBF, MTBM, NMC-M, NMC-S, RTOK)
• Experience with supply concepts and interface with supply analysis
• Experience with predictive analysis
• Experience with aircraft driven fault reporting
• Experience with Mail Exchange (MX) code generation i.e Atlas database and/or other databases
• Experience with basic programming, Visual Basic Application (VBA) use with Access and Excel

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.

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: $136,850 - $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 22, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

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)

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.