Boeing

Principal Systems Engineer

Boeing$164K — $223K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; ABET accreditation preferred.
  • 14+ years of relevant work experience or a combination of education and experience.
  • Master's degree or advanced coursework in engineering or systems engineering fields (preferred).
  • Experience as a systems or design engineer on commercial transport aircraft with knowledge of ARP4754A (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Systems Engineering tools like DOORS, Cameo, Jira (preferred).
  • Knowledge of engineering change process and regulatory compliance requirements (preferred).
  • Certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE ASEP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee management of 787 Tier 0-2 Requirements from initiation to implementation.
  • Advise and coach design engineers on requirements change processes.
  • Implement strategies for improved management of requirements across the program.
  • Develop and maintain process guidance for consistent systems engineering execution.
  • Communicate status, risks, and schedules to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate travel as needed, limited to 10% domestically and internationally.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options available.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts offered.
  • Retirement savings plans included.
  • Life and disability insurance programs available.
  • Paid and unpaid time off options provided.
Full Job Description
Principal Systems Engineer

Position Responsibilities:
  • Oversees the facilitation of 787 Tier 0-2 Requirements Management Processes (New, Modified, and Deviations), enabling the progression of requirement change packages from initiation through implementation.
  • Advises design engineers in application of engineering judgement through active collaboration and coaching during the requirement change process to ensure evidence, traceability and impact analyses are collected. Provides oversight and feedback to engineers in support of high-quality requirements written in accordance with best practices.
  • Implements strategic initiatives to improve management of requirement change activity across the 787 program, and adherence to Boeing and industry standards. Communicates status, risks and schedule impacts to leadership and affected stakeholders.
  • Develops, implements and maintains process guidance for the program that ensures systems engineering can be executed consistently across design engineering teams and commodities.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, with travel not exceeding 10%.


Work Authorization Statement:

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our North Charleston, SC location.

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. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
  • 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Master's degree or advanced coursework in relevant engineering or systems engineering fields.
  • Prior role as a systems or design engineer on commercial transport aircraft, with knowledge of ARP4754A.
  • Proficiency with Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Jira, or similar.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to be able to comprehend and discuss technical content with diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and applying systems thinking to resolve technically complex issues.
  • Knowledge of engineering change process and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Certification in systems engineering (e.g. INCOSE ASEP).


Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process to all job descriptions moving forward.

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.

Union:

This is not a union-represented position.

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:
  • Principal (Level 5): $164,900 - $223,100


Additional Information:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:
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.

Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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