Senior Weapon System Integration Engineer

Senior Weapon System Integration Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer (Level 5) to join the Air Dominance team in Berkeley or Hazelwood, MO . As a key technical leader within our engineering organization, you will report directly to the Program Chief Architect. This role is pivotal in ensuring that complex, multi-domain capabilities are synchronized into a cohesive, high-performance weapon system. If you thrive on solving multi-functional technical challenges and want to influence the future of next-generation air warfare, this is the role for you. The Mission You will serve as a bridge between high-level architectural intent and technical execution. Your mission is to maintain the integrity of the weapon system through rigorous technical performance management and collaborative integration across the program’s Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). You will act as an agent of influence, guiding cross-functional teams to resolve complex integration hurdles and ensuring the program remains aligned with mission-critical performance requirements.

Responsibilities Technical Performance Management: Oversee and manage Technical Performance Measures (TPMs), ensuring all system metrics align with program objectives. Trade Study Leadership: Conduct and lead rigorous trade studies to balance mission capability, affordability, and integration maturity. Community Leadership: Serve as an integral member of the Community of Architects, collaboratively driving critical program decisions and architectural strategies. Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with IPT architects to lead multiple technical functions, solving complex, multi-functional integration challenges without direct hierarchical control. Communication: Translate complex technical details for subject-matter experts while effectively relaying status and strategic risks to executive leadership. Integration Expertise: Proven experience in the integration of multiple disparate, complex systems within a large-scale development program. Systems Engineering Proficiency: Deep understanding of Systems Engineering processes, tools, and the end-to-end product lifecycle. Technical Breadth: Demonstrated experience across multiple weapon system technical functions or capabilities. Influence & Resilience: The ability to step out of your technical comfort zone, maintain curiosity, and remain resilient in the face of complex technical challenges. Self-Starter Mentality: A proactive approach to seeking out work, maintaining awareness across the program, and influencing efforts across various IPTs to ensure program success. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; depending on business needs. 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) This position requires ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

(Required Skills/Experience) Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science 10+ years of experience in the defense or aerospace industry. Experience in Systems Engineering processes and weapon system integration. Ability to communicate technical details clearly and concisely with both subject-matter experts (SMEs) and program leadership.

(Desired Skills/Experience) Leadership experience within Air Vehicle systems and components. Experience in an environment utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative "systems thinking" culture. Conflict of Interest Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the