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The F/A-18 Test and Evaluation Team is seeking a Systems Engineer (Integration, Verification and Validation) in China Lake, CA to join the Naval Air Warfare Center-Weapons Division team with a focus on developing cutting edge engineering solutions to continue to advance the fighter at the heart of the US Navy’s air wing.
As a System Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating, verifying and validating engineering solutions for the F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler, including both enhancing existing field units with the addition of new capabilities as well as architecting and testing completely new systems. In this role, you will be joining a cross-functional team to progress our products through the development lifecycle. Tasks include developing requirements to support customer needs, creating test plans to ensure requirements are performing, and supporting lab and ground tests in an integrated Boeing/US Navy development team.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior level Systems Engineers (Integration, Verification and Validation).
Position Responsibilities:
Work with customer teams to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements
Analyze and translate requirements into system, hardware, and software designs and interface specifications
Perform system integration of new solutions onto the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G
Develop test plans to test system requirements and system of systems performance
Perform lab and ground tests to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
Provide support of fielded hardware and software over the entire product lifecycle
Track risks/issues/opportunities, tools, and technology readiness
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
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
5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
Level 4: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
An active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Electrical engineering experience
Experience in avionics, electrical, and/or a mission systems role
Experience developing or integrating avionics or mission systems
Experience in Agile Software Development and JIRA
Experience managing projects and utilizing standard project management tools
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.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 for Experienced level (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150
Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 30, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.
