Lead Systems Engineer

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.
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 Company is currently seeking an Lead Systems Engineer to support our Networks SEIT team located in Plano, TX. This position will focus on supporting the AvionX (Boeing Technology Innovation) business organization.
This role is ideal for engineers with solid systems or electrical engineering experience who are ready to take on increased technical ownership and cross-functional leadership on aircraft or avionics programs.
Position Responsibilities

• Translate stakeholder needs into system-level requirements and manage requirement traceability through design, integration, and verification
• Develop and maintain system architectures, interface control documents, and functional/physical allocations
• Coordinate system integration activities across avionics, flight controls, software, and mechanical teams
• Lead verification planning and execution for assigned system; analyze test results and manage closure of verification items
• Support safety and certification artifacts and analyses (e.g., FHA, PSSA, FMEA) and work with certification teams as required
• Interface with suppliers and suppliers' engineering organizations to ensure correct requirement flow and integration
• Maintain configuration control and contribute to engineering change proposals
• Mentor junior engineers and communicate program status and technical issues to mid-level leadership

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
• 10+ years of experience managing system requirements and participating in verification/validation activities
• 10+ years of experience with systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS) and common office/productivity tools
• 10+ years of experience demonstrating ability to work in schedule-driven programs and to make tradeoffs between schedule, cost, and technical risk.
• Experience on electrical systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw) and MBSE workflows
• 5+ years of experience with avionics architectures
• Prior supplier engineering or systems integration experience
• Experience with hardware qualification testing
• 10+ years of experience collaborating with cross disciplinary teams

Travel
10%
Drug Free Workplace
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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: $176,800 -$239,200
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 16, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.