Systems Engineer (Experienced, Lead, or Senior) - Huntsville Recruiting Event - March 2026
Company:The
Boeing Company is seeking
Systems Engineers to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama.
Come be part of something exciting! Our
Huntsville based teams are responsible for providing MDA with system-level concepts, architectures, requirements, and assessments to enable development and deployment of incremental upgrades to America's Missile Defense System, and development efforts for the
Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) RF seeker.
Our teams are currently hiring for a range of experience Systems Engineering disciplines including Experienced, Lead and Senior Level:
- Modeling & Simulation
- System Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces
Position Responsibilities:- Lead cross-functional teams to develop system level architecture and requirements to influence Missile Defense Agency (MDA) incremental capability
- Use Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to evaluate architectural impacts through functional and behavior analysis for the defeat of conventional and advanced Threats (i.e., ballistic, aero-maneuvering, hyper-glide, countermeasures, etc.) systems within the (MDA) mission areas
- Collaborate in an MBSE environment to develop system-of-systems requirements via system/component trade studies and analysis, and lead the development of Change Notices (CNs) to MDA's system specification to include functional, interface and performance requirements, architectural models, interface definitions, and support Trace verification from System to Element level requirements
- Develop and deliver products (i.e., technical briefings, CNs) to support internal and MDA stakeholder reviews
- Utilization of MBSE tools such as CAMEO or DOORS, System Architect and mathematical modeling and simulation to provide thought leadership and lead trade studies in assigned areas
- Requirements and architecture development in support of MDS systems
- Work in close coordination with the customer
- Provide subject matter expertise in support of algorithm development for radar signal processing techniques such as Kalman filtering, probabilistic and statistical modeling, and measurement processing from pulsed-Doppler waveforms.
- Design of algorithms that process signal returns into discriminated targets and track targets through mission timeline.
- Define system performance requirements and ensure interface definition supports various functional components of the seeker's and missile's architecture.
- Conduct analysis to optimize total system-of-systems performance and/or system architecture as applied to algorithmic functionality pertaining to the acquisition and tracking of targets.
- Conduct analysis on seeker simulation data to identify areas of improvement and guide recommendations for system robustness in the presence of challenging operational environments
- Review and modify the application of general digital signal processing techniques to the processing of reradiated signal content to ensure accurate signal characteristic identification.
- Support the tactical implementation of algorithm designs into Ada or C++ software.
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates. 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
- 2+ years of related engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): - Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Level 5: 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active U.S. Security Clearance
- 5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Strong technical background in architecture development, functional decomposition and allocation of requirements (performance, functional and interface definition) with system-modelling tools
- Understanding of System Engineering and iterative product development using Agile practices.
- Understanding of DoD and missile-defense command & control, battle management architectures, communication concepts, mission context, and common system test/data analysis techniques
- Demonstrated experience with requirements verification and requirements analysis (including development and assessment of requirements traceability and verification artifacts)
- Strong experience with use of MSOSA (Cameo) and DOORS and demonstrated knowledge in any of the MDA domain areas; including Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Glide Phase Intercept (GPI), Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), Fire Control, C2BMC, MDS sensors (EO/IR/RF)
- Demonstrated experience modeling or simulating missile defense applications or similar domains (air combat, air defense, intercept of ballistic targets, intercept of non-ballistic targets, space vehicles, sub-orbital mechanics, etc.)
- Knowledge of ballistic and advanced threat systems (i.e., aero-maneuvering, hypersonic, hyper-glide, countermeasures, etc.)
- Modeling and analysis experience in aspects of the missile defense system (e.g., Aegis Weapons Systems, Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD), Glide Phase Intercept (GPI), Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS), Fire Control, C2BMC, MDS sensors (EO/IR/RF), kill vehicles, interceptors, countermeasures, Systems engineering experience with large, complex systems
- 5+ years of experience with radar systems analysis or design.
- 5+ years of experience in Digital Signal Processing or Digital Communications algorithms and techniques (equalization, turbo/viterbi coding/decoding, channel estimation, filter design, resampling theory, etc.).
- Experience in digital signal processing theory, including the application of fundamental digital signal processing techniques.
- Experience with MATLAB for data analysis or modeling and simulation.
- Experience in pulse Doppler radar system architectures and design/test practices.
- Experience working with operating radar systems and Electronic Warfare designs and testing.
- Knowledge of linear signal theory, Fourier transforms, and communication theory.
- RF, electrical transmission, signal processing and modeling in MATLAB.
- System test experience including test design, implementation, and execution for breadboard and brassboard hardware.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, independent research and development (IRAD) environment.
- Familiarity with multiple programming languages and development environments (C++, ADA, Python, etc.) in an Agile environment.
- Experience in formal technical writing (i.e. Whitepapers, Tech-Notes, Technical Journals, and Research Reports).
- Experience in Technology Readiness Level (TRL) maturation of novel technologies and concepts.
Conflict of Interest:Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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: Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $ 112,200 - $ 151,800
Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $ 136,850 - $ 185,150
Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $ 164,900 - $ 223,100
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 Applicable
Education:Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation: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 ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)
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