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Phantom Works Model Based Systems Engineer (Experienced and Lead))

Berkeley, Missouri; Saint Charles, Missouri; Huntsville, Alabama; Hazelwood, Missouri; El Segundo, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado Job ID JR2025481944 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 14, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 & Security (BDS) is seeking a Model Based Systems Engineer to join our MQ-28 team in one of the listed locations.

Boeing Phantom Works is building the next generation of force-multiplying aircraft, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat, and we’re looking for enthusiastic systems engineers to join us on that journey. As part of the MQ-28 team you’ll work closely with Boeing Defense Australia (BDA) to help design, integrate, and field an autonomous “loyal wingman” that extends the reach, survivability, and capability of crewed aircraft. This program blends advanced autonomy, sensor fusion, resilient communications, and mission systems into a high-performance platform, offering a rare opportunity to apply and grow systems-engineering expertise on a program that will define the future of air combat and coalition operations.

Join a multidisciplinary team where you’ll shape system requirements, guide integration and verification activities, and influence architecture that must meet operational needs. If you want to solve hard problems, accelerate innovation in autonomy and teaming, and contribute to a program that matters, the MQ-28 team at Boeing Phantom Works is the place to make a measurable impact.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced or Lead (Level 3 or 4) Model-Based Systems Engineer.

Position Responsibilities

  • Support/lead system architecture development and decomposition using MBSE (SysML/Cameo) to define interfaces, functions, and allocation across multiple domains
  • Support/lead cross-functional engineering teams in developing systems to meet program commitments, including support of design reviews
  • Support/lead the program in implementing MBSE as part of digital engineering
  • Support/lead Systems Engineering efforts such as requirements decomposition, system architecture, system analysis, specification development, trade studies, program planning, interfaces management, risk management, certification planning & execution, verification & test planning, and overall integration and capture them in the MBSE model as appropriate

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

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. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 5+ years of work-related engineering experience with a bachelor’s or work-related engineering experience with a Master’s
  • Prior Systems Engineering experience to include but not limited to system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • 9+ years of work-related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s or 3+ years of work-related engineering experience with a master’s or work-related engineering experience with a PhD
  • Prior Systems Engineering experience to include but not limited to system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification, and validation
  • Experience with MBSE, Cameo/MSOSA, and/or SysML

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.

Employee Referral

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus to qualifying candidates.

Total Rewards

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

  • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Depending on Location:

Summary pay range (Experienced, Level 3): $107,100 – $155,250

Summary pay range (Lead, Level 4): $129,200 – $187,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 29, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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. 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.

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