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Boeing Research and Technology is looking for a Principal System Engineer - Architect at either Fairfax, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD locations.

We are Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T): Boeings global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enabling the future of aerospace. We are engineers and technicians, skilled scientists and bold innovators; Join us and put your passion, determination, and skill to work building the future! TheFutureIsBuiltHere ChangeTheWorld

Within BR&T’s Mission System Technologies (MST) organization, Boeing’s new and rapidly growing Future System Technologies (FST) team performs innovation, development and maturation of cutting-edge technologies.

In pursuit of Boeings research and business interests, the successful candidate will:

• Lead the development of complex System Architectures, working with government customers to capture requirements and definition of a future system

• Work on world class, next generation disruptive technologies across the enterprise and at business partners and teammate facilities to develop, document, analyze, and test operational, functional, and environmental requirements of non-recurring development research systems

• Leverage advanced Model Based Systems Engineering methods and tools to perform complex analysis and trade studies to evaluate Key Performance Parameters from technology requirements definition, design and manufacturing process definition to product development phase, supporting the technology all the way from concept definition to technology demonstration

• Provide high impact, creative and innovative solutions to complex technical problems

• Work both independently and as part of a dynamic team environment alongside world-class research scientists and engineers

• Provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates

• Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical personnel at all organization levels including suppliers and customers

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

This position is expected to be 100 onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• 5+ years of experience in system design, functional decomposition, requirements development, analysis, verification and validation
• 1 + years of experience with interfacing with U.S Government customers on requirements
• 2+ years’ experience in leading analysis and translation of complex requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in working agile model based system engineering environment
• Experience with high performance parallel computing architectures
• Experience with distributed networking
• Experience with low latency feedback systems
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing and Digital Communication algorithms
• Adjudicated Counter Intelligence scope polygraph completed within the last 5 years
• Education and/or experience do you have in 1 or more of the following tools: Cameo, DOORS, SysML, DoDAF

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+15 years related work experience, Master+18 years related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

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. 

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.