
Senior Systems Engineer – Seeker Testing - Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC3)
Huntsville, ALFull-time$137–185K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 6 days ago
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Boeing seeks a Senior Systems Engineer for PAC-3 Seeker Testing in Huntsville, Alabama. The engineer will define seeker-level testing and interfaces across production, capacity expansion, and development programs, partnering with production and test engineers to support factory chamber testing. The role focuses on integrating the PAC-3 seeker system and requires an active U.S. Secret clearance; the position is 100% onsite.
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Senior Systems Engineer – Seeker Testing - Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC3)
Company: The Boeing Company
Patriot Advanced Capability - 3 (PAC-3) is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Systems Engineer - Seeker Testing to define seeker level testing and interfaces on the Seeker Integrated Product Team (IPT) across its production, capacity expansion, and development programs in Huntsville, AL
The PAC-3 program is an air-defense, missile system designed to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft where Boeing is the original engineering manufacturer of the seeker. Boeing’s seekers provide active data to the PAC-3 missile which enables it to acquire, intercept and destroy threats using hit-to-kill technology. The PAC-3 Seeker team is a cross functional, highly skilled, motivated group embracing the beliefs that focused safety, execution, LEAN manufacturing and business practices will secure our future and well-being, driving our product to be the seeker of choice for the PAC-3 program and future generations of weapon systems. The successful candidate will partner with production and test engineers to define the requirements and interfaces required to test the seeker system in our factory chambers, ensuring technical excellence and integration of the PAC-3 Seeker.
Position Responsibilities:
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Derive test requirements from system level seeker requirements
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Development of test methodologies and interfaces, including hardware and software
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to define and implement systems engineering processes and best practices
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Develop and maintain system requirements, interface control documents, and verification and validation plans to ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory standards
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Oversee the integration of hardware and software components in a test environment, ensuring seamless operation and performance of the RF seeker system
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Support production and capacity expansion initiatives by providing technical guidance and resolving engineering challenges
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Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
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Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to stakeholders, including program management and engineering leadership
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Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in systems engineering and RF seeker technologies
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
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)
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
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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
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Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications
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3+ years of experience in Systems Engineering relating to test requirement and interface definition
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Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Model-Based Systems Engineering)
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Proficiency in systems integration and testing processes
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Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
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Familiarity with production processes, capacity expansion, and development programs in the aerospace and defense industry
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
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3+ years of experience working on RF seeker systems or related technologies
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Experience with the development of Test Equipment
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Bachelor/Masters of Electrical Engineering or related Radar coursework
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Experience verifying and validating formal test equipment.
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Experience supporting program milestones in the gating process (SRR, PDR, CDR, FCA, etc.)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Shift: This is a 1st shift position.
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.
Total Rewards & Pay Transparency: 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: $136,850 - $185,150
Language Requirements: Not Applicable
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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 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)
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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How this job compares
Set against the 11,502 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$137–185K/yr
- Alabama median$109–194K/yr229 salary ranges
- US median$116–190K/yr8,484 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $161K, is 6% above the Alabama median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Alabama.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 362 open Systems Engineer jobs in Alabama and 11,502 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Alabama
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,604 postings).
- Education
- 4,559 of the 11,502 open Systems Engineer jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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