Senior Systems Engineer (Operations / Systems Analysis)

BoeingArlington, VAfull timeSenior
$176.8K–239.2KActiveVerified 2h ago

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer (Operations / Systems Analysis)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) to join the Phantom Works Virtual Warfare Center (VWC) in Arlington, VA.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced Operations Analysis or Operations Research professional who is passionate about creatively solving complex problems at the front end of the business! In this role you will lead and perform engagement, mission, and campaign level modeling, simulation, and analysis for the Joint All Domain Analysis team. This role requires a high level of technical knowledge, experience, and leadership within an operations analysis skill to plan, design, and execute studies of complex multi-domain systems.

Position Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform execution of efforts to include planning, scoping, development, testing, analysis, implementation, schedule and reporting
  • Develop observations and recommendations, based on data, that will be presented to senior leadership
  • Exercise critical thinking, develop advanced technical ideas and provide innovative solutions
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
  • Ability to lead analysis teams and provide support to other teams as dictated by mission needs
  • Select, integrate, and use modeling and simulation tools appropriate to each study and lead tool development when required
  • Responsible authority for technical execution and utilization of established analytical processes and practices

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

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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)

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 14+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Expertise in building complex operational models, simulations, and decision-support systems covering a wide range of defense products
  • Experience leading large defense analysis projects or operations research studies
  • Proven ability to produce clear, actionable results from complex analyses
  • Deep knowledge of military concepts of operations, threat capabilities, and emerging defense technologies
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences, including senior government leaders

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Experience with government / industry standard analysis tools such as AFSIM
  • Background in machine learning and/or artificial intelligence
  • Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, data science, operations research, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a related technical field

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

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. Summary pay range: $176,800 – $239,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Top Secret/SCI 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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