Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams . Our St. Louis ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teamsOur St. Louis based ...
Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teamsOur St. Louis based ...
Lead the systems engineering efforts on new development, production, and/or sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. * Translate customer and operational needs into ...
Lead the systems engineering efforts on new development, production, and/or sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. * Translate customer and operational needs into ...
Lead the systems engineering efforts on new development, production, and/or sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. * Translate customer and operational needs into ...
Lead the systems engineering efforts on new development, production, and/or sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. * Translate customer and operational needs into ...
Lead the systems engineering efforts on new development, production, and/or sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. * Translate customer and operational needs into ...
Lead the systems engineering efforts on new development, production, and/or sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives. * Translate customer and operational needs into ...
Proven Track Record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent. Duties and ... Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). * Read and interpret piping & instrumentation ...
Proven Track Record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent. Duties and ... Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). * Read and interpret piping & instrumentation ...
Proven Track Record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent. Duties and ... Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). * Read and interpret piping & instrumentation ...
Proven Track Record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent. Duties and ... Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). * Read and interpret piping & instrumentation ...
Proven Track Record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent. Duties and ... Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). * Read and interpret piping & instrumentation ...
Proven Track Record: 1-3 years as Control System Engineer or equivalent. Duties and ... Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). * Read and interpret piping & instrumentation ...
Reliability, Maintainability & System Health Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
Berkeley, MO · On-site
... Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Lead Reliability, Maintainability & System Health Systems Engineers (Level 4) to ...
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Reliability, Maintainability & System Health Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
Berkeley, MO · On-site
... Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Lead Reliability, Maintainability & System Health Systems Engineers (Level 4) to ...
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Reliability, Maintainability & System Health Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
Berkeley, MO · On-site
... Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Lead Reliability, Maintainability & System Health Systems Engineers (Level 4) to ...
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Reliability, Maintainability & System Health Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
Berkeley, MO · On-site
... Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Lead Reliability, Maintainability & System Health Systems Engineers (Level 4) to ...
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Lead Reliability, Maintainability & System Health ... The candidate may also provide systems engineering support to the areas of affordability, human ...
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking Lead Reliability, Maintainability & System Health ... The candidate may also provide systems engineering support to the areas of affordability, human ...
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The successful candidate will lead systems engineering activities, guide and mentor junior engineers, and step in directly to support analyses, integration efforts, or field and lab demonstrations as ...
The successful candidate will lead systems engineering activities, guide and mentor junior engineers, and step in directly to support analyses, integration efforts, or field and lab demonstrations as ...
Systems Engineer SME
Chesterfield, MO · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Description Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program ...
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Systems Engineer SME
Chesterfield, MO · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Description Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program ...
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Systems Engineer SME
Florissant, MO · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Description Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program ...
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Systems Engineer SME
Florissant, MO · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Description Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program ...
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Systems Engineer SME
Maryland Heights, MO · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Description Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program ...
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Systems Engineer SME
Maryland Heights, MO · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Description Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program ...
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Systems Engineer SME
Bridgeton, MO · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Description Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program ...
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Systems Engineer SME
Bridgeton, MO · On-site
$131K - $237K/yr
Description Lead the Technical Vision. Shape the Future. Leidos is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership for the Chinook Program ...
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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead systems engineer?
How does a lead systems engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during large-scale projects?
What is the difference between Lead Systems Engineer vs Systems Engineer?
| Aspect | Lead Systems Engineer | Systems Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, certifications like INCOSE, PMP often preferred | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, certifications optional |
| Work Environment | Leading projects, coordinating teams, overseeing system design and integration | Supporting system development, testing, and implementation tasks |
| Employer & Industry | Technology, aerospace, defense, manufacturing companies | Similar industries, often within larger engineering teams |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding leadership roles, project management, advanced responsibilities | Entry to mid-level system design and support roles |
The main difference between a Lead Systems Engineer and a Systems Engineer lies in their responsibilities and leadership scope. Lead Systems Engineers oversee project coordination, team management, and system integration, often requiring additional certifications and experience. Systems Engineers focus on supporting system development and testing. Both roles are vital in engineering projects, but the Lead role emphasizes leadership and strategic oversight.
What does a lead systems engineer do?

Full-time
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Job description
Company:
The Boeing Company is seeking a Systems Engineers to join one of our St. Louis, MO (Berkeley, Hazelwood, Saint Charles) based teams. Our St. Louis based teams are responsible for development, production, trainers, and sustainment for some of the most advanced defense and weapon systems in the world - including, but not limited to: Fighters/Tactical (F-47, F-15, F/A-18, F-22, & T-7A), Autonomous Systems (MQ-25), Precision Engagement Systems (JDAM, SDB, etc), and other advanced proprietary systems (Phantom Works) and platforms (AH-64, P-8, C-17, etc.).
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience Systems Engineering disciplines including, Experienced and Lead Levels:
Systems Architecture, Requirements and Interfaces Definition
Systems Integration, Verification, & Validation
Reliability, Maintainability, & System Health
Human Factors & Ergonomics
Operations / Systems Analysis
Flight Crew Operations Integrations
Crew Station Design & Integration
Position Responsibilities:
Lead the systems engineering efforts on new development, production, and/or sustainment programs, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.
Translate customer and operational needs into system performance requirements.
Guide cross-functional teams to define and maintain system requirements, interfaces, behaviors, and verification criteria for complex systems
Perform analyses in affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human factors, survivability, vulnerability, security, certification, and product assurance to achieve mission success.
Run design reviews and technical assessments, giving recommendations to improve system performance and reliability.
Maintain and improve requirements management, risk/issues/opportunity tracking, tools, and technology readiness assessment processes.
Lead the program in implementing and/or adopting the latest SE methodologies (e.g. Model Based Systems Engineering) to meet customer expectations
Mentor, coach and advise engineers across the program in SE tools, techniques, planning and strategy.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite (no hybrid or remote options). The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Travel may be required; Domestically and/or Internationally depending on business needs.
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
Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements may be required for these positions
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
4 or more years' related engineering experience
Prior Systems Engineering experience (i.e. system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Level 4: 7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active U.S. Security Clearance
Leadership experience to include but not limited to engineering leadership roles and/or leading work and driving teams to success
Experience with Aircraft, Mission Systems and/or Weapon System development
Experience with verification and/or certification efforts (including supporting military safety critical and/or mission critical system hardware and software certification)
Experience leading cross-IPT architecture development
Experience leading systems engineering efforts supporting major program milestone reviews and proposal efforts
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as Cameo, MSOSA or similar Systems Modeling Language (SysML)-compatible tool for systems architecture and model development
Technical understanding and experience with any of the following: DOORS, Cadece/Pspice, Python, C#, C++, JavaScript, Visual Studio, Subversion, Azure DevOps, Git, CAFTA, ReliaSoft or FaultTree+
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.
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 3: $112,200 - $151,800
Level 4: $136,650 - $185,150
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.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
Safety Sensitive:
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.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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