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Senior Responsible Engineer - PAC-3 Mission IPT

The Boeing Company

Huntsville, ALJob$165–223K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$165–223K/yr
Location
Huntsville, AL
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Boeing seeks a Senior Responsible Engineer for the PAC-3 Mission IPT in Huntsville, Alabama. The role leads multidisciplinary engineering work for algorithm and software development, integration, and testing of the PAC-3 Seeker, and serves as technical authority for Mission IPT scope. It also oversees concurrent development contracts and supports production and sustainment. An active U.S. Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical LeadershipAgile Software DevelopmentEngineering Milestone ReviewsEngineering Release ProcessesMentoringAirborne Radar SystemsAlgorithm DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentIntegrated System TestingProblem SolvingSystems AnalysisTechnical TroubleshootingTechnical Proposal DevelopmentTest Equipment DesignTest Equipment Validation

Qualifications

5+ Years Technical Execution Leadership5+ Years Software Development ProgramsBachelor of Science in Listed Fields or EquivalentActive U.S. Secret Security ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipU.S. Person

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

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.

The Boeing PAC-3 program is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Responsible Engineer (RE) for the Mission Integrated Product Team (IPT). As the RE for the Mission

IPT, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to ensure successful algorithm and software development, integration, and testing for the PAC-3 Seeker to meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements. The RE will be the technical authority over Mission IPT scope and will be responsible for day to day execution of multiple Mission IPT development contracts executing simultaneously, in addition to supporting production and sustainment needs.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Patriot Advanced Capability (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 Boeing PAC-3 program is producing seekers everyday as well as developing a new design of the seeker and looking for a highly skilled and experienced Responsible Engineer for our Mission Capability IPT! This position is located at the Boeing Jetplex facility in Huntsville, Alabama.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Establish a culture of proactive technical oversight, risk management and rapid issue resolution, providing alternative paths for issue resolution and an open dialogue on technical issues

  • Lead algorithm and tactical software definition, development, and testing for the PAC-3 Seeker

  • Lead day-to-day technical execution of Mission IPT contracts in an agile environment, implementing new capability into PAC-3 Seeker

  • Coordinate with test and production facilities to execute chamber and Formal Qualification Testing (FQT)

  • Coordinate with Prime Contractor Customer and United States Government contractor on technical matters, ensuring alignment and ability for Boeing to execute scope of work

  • Drive IPT to a position of System Integration for PAC-3 – drive coordination between IPT and Program technical staff

  • Full understanding of Boeing PAC-3 Seeker algorithm/software development lifecycle, algorithm concept to flight test execution

  • Accountable to IPT Lead, IAMD CE and respective Program CEs

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 special program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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

  • 5+ years of leading technical execution of engineering teams

  • Proven engineering experience (5+ years) on software development programs in an agile environment

  • Experience with executing engineering in support of program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, FQT, Fielding, etc)

  • Experience supporting or managing engineering release processes

  • Experience mentoring early career engineers

  • Fundamental knowledge in Airborne radar systems with experience working algorithm development, software development, and integrated system testing for capability against advanced threats

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems and troubleshoot technical issues

  • Familiarity with technical proposal development

  • Familiarity with test equipment design and validation

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.

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:

$164,900 - $223,100

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 18, 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. 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 11,500 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$165–223K/yr
  • Alabama median$109–195K/yr245 salary ranges
  • US median$116–190K/yr8,431 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $194K, is 28% above the Alabama median midpoint ($151K) — in the top quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Alabama.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 375 open Systems Engineer jobs in Alabama and 11,500 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,603 postings).
Education
4,536 of the 11,500 open Systems Engineer jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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