
Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior)
Albuquerque, NMJob$137–223K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Boeing Defense, Space and Security is seeking a Systems Engineer at the lead or senior level for a Department of Defense program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Embedded in Systems Engineering Integration & Test, the engineer will support the product lifecycle from requirements development through verification and validation. The role requires an active U.S. Top Secret clearance and offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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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.
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is looking for a Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior) (Level 4 or Level 5) to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico developing new advanced concepts on a DOD propriety program.
The position will be embedded within Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) supporting the entire product life cycle of the program through requirements derivation and development, design, procurement, integration, test, verification and validation.
Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including lead or senior level engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain requirements artifacts (including interface definitions) to support system and subsystem capabilities
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Lead program-level risks/issues/opportunities tracking and technology readiness assessments as they relate to system and subsystem requirements decisions
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Run and support requirements trade studies to recommend options that improve mission performance, cost/schedule, and technical feasibility
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Own and improve the requirements management engine: planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of requirements processes and tools (including traceability, change control, and quality)
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Lead cross-functional teams in developing products and interacting with government customers
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
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This position requires 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)
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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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9+ years of experience with systems integration, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management and/or trade studies
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Experience in an engineering leadership role (either as a lead or a manager)
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Strong execution, communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):
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Senior (Level 5): 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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Understanding of Systems Engineering product development lifecycle
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Experience with CAMEO or other model-based system engineering (MBSE/SysML) tools
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Background in hardware and/or software integration
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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.
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.
Pay and 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.
Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $136,850 - $185,150
Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $164,900 - $223,100
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 27, 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 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)
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,682 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$137–223K/yr
- US median$133–205K/yr1,929 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $180K, is 4% above the US median midpoint ($174K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineering salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 16 open Systems Engineering jobs in New Mexico and 2,682 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Northrop Grumman189 open
- RTX Corporation142 open
- Oracle127 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 9 years of experience; Systems Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (2,114 postings).
- Education
- 946 of the 2,682 open Systems Engineering jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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