Lead Mission Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Job description

**Job Description**

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.

We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth.

Find your future with us.

The **Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)** team is seeking a **Lead Mission** **Systems Integration & Test Engineer** to join our team located in **Berkeley, MO.**

Join Boeing, a leader in aerospace innovation, as a Lead Mission Systems Integration & Test Engineer within the Phantom Works Division located in **Berkeley, MO.**

In this role, you will lead a talented Mission Systems team in integration & test planning, tool development, and test execution utilizing modern automated analysis & testing, Open Architecture and Agile development methodologies.

We seek a self-starter who is highly motivated and willing to take intelligent risks to achieve engineering and program objectives.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, multi-discipline environments and can make frequent technical decisions in the best interest of the program.

If you are ready to take on a technical leadership role in a dynamic team environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of aerospace technology.

**Position Responsibilities:**

+ Lead development and execution of the overall integration and test strategy for mission systems, ensuring alignment with program objectives and certification requirements.
+ Define and maintain system-level test plans, procedures, acceptance criteria, and verification models that ensure complete requirements traceability.
+ Coordinate and oversee system integration activities across avionics and software to achieve timely, repeatable integration results.
+ Develop, prioritize, and manage test efforts, including resource planning, scheduling, logistics, and contingency planning.
+ Establish and coordinate test infrastructure needs: test rigs, data acquisition systems, simulators, and automated test frameworks.
+ Lead test execution, data collection, instrumentation and analysis; verify system performance against requirements, document anomalies, and support investigations and corrective actions.
+ Ensure rigorous configuration control and change management of test procedures and test data; work closely with Configuration Management and Systems Engineering teams.
+ Interface with suppliers, subcontractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve integration issues, align schedules, and enforce test and verification requirements.
+ Support safety and certification activities by producing verification evidence and contributing to safety analyses.
+ Drive continuous improvement in test processes, automation, and tools to increase test efficiency, repeatability, and data quality.
+ Provide technical leadership and mentorship to integration & test engineers; build team capability through training and knowledge sharing.
+ Communicate test status, results, anomalies, schedule impacts, and technical recommendations to program management and stakeholders through concise reports and briefings.
+ Manage technical risks related to integration and test: identify, assess, mitigate, and report risk status to program leadership.
+ Support cost and schedule optimization related to test activities; identify opportunities to reduce rework and accelerate verification timelines.

**Typical Education/Experience:**

Level 5: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience).

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

**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 _._

**Shift:**

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as

market and business considerations.

**Summary pay range:**

Level 5: $143,650 - $194,350

**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):**

Prior experience working in an Avionics/Mission Systems discipline Knowledge of Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Active Secret Clearance

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):**

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

**This position is expected to be 100% onsite.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.**

**This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.**

An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Applications for this position will be accepted until **Oct.

31, 2025**

**Export Control Requirements:** This position must meet export control compliance requirements.

To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.

“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 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.
This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

**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.
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.

Required Skill Profession

Other General