Air Proprietary 1 Verification Lead - Senior Systems Engineer
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Verification Lead, Senior Systems Engineer, on the Air Dominance\Phantom Works, Air Proprietary 1 (AP1) Program. In this position you will work across numerous engineering fields and internal and external partners to develop, coordinate, and drive Verification top-down and bottoms-up for the entire Weapon System. The selected candidate will embrace the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering strategy to lead a cross functional team to establish and execute an integrated Weapon System verification and certification program. Your leadership in modern/digital verification techniques will make a difference and accelerate Boeing into the future!
This position will directly report to the AP1 System Engineering Integration Team (SEIT) Director and be a valued technical member of the AP1 SEIT leadership team. You will interact regularly with senior leadership to include the AP1 Chief Engineer, subject matter experts on the product teams, customers and industry partners during all phases of the lifecycle. The ability to work and lead in a collaborative team environment and across engineering disciplines will be imperative to this role. The selected individual will work in a fast paced, innovative environment where excellent technical, organizational, leadership, written, and verbal communications skills are essential.
Position Responsibilities:
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Plan, organize, direct and ensure technical excellence of all work associated with verification and certification
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Provide technical vision and leadership in the development of verification and certification solutions utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering and modern Digital Engineering tools and practices
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Lead subject matter experts and teams to implement digital approaches and ensures adherence to applicable engineering standards and processes across the weapon system for verification and certifications
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Establish strong relationships with program customers and stakeholders. Orchestrate collaborative sessions, facilitating discussions among government customers, pilots, and engineers to refine planning and execution and achieve alignment on a shared technical direction for verification and certification
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Establish and execute team operating rhythm and integrate with program operating rhythm to align teammates and efficiently disseminate information/direction
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Develop, track and communicate metrics to quantify verification and certification planning and execution
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Mentor, coach and advise less experienced systems engineers in verification and certification techniques, planning and strategy. Serve as a Technical Lead Engineer
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Travel will be required up to 15% of the time; Domestically 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)
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
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Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
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20+ years of work related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 18+ years of work related engineering experience with a Master’s or 15+ years of work related engineering experience with a PhD
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10+ years of engineering technical leadership experience involving one of the following: system requirements, functional decomposition and allocation, ICD development, integrated design, analysis, verification
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5+ years of experience verifying requirements of complex military systems
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5+ years of experience building relationships and partnering with customers and all levels of employees, including executives
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Experience leading engineering teams to accomplish a Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) or System Verification Review (SVR) of a complex military system
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
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: $174,250 - $235,750
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 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.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:
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 program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
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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