Systems Engineer – Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) (Mid-Level & Senior)

Saint Louis, Missouri
Boeing

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 Company is seeking a Systems Engineer (Mid-Level & Senior) to support the F-15 Government Training Systems in Berkeley, MO. This individual will be a self-motivated Systems or Software Engineer to serve as our Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) focal. They will facilitate interoperability with other military simulation platforms including reviewing and evaluating draft interoperability requirements, interpreting software requirements to develop, document and execute system test plans, support testing and integration events, and investigate problem reports to determine root cause and correction plans.

F-15 Training Systems provides trainers to USAF facilities throughout the US and at OCONUS locations to support warfighters. The F-15 Training systems include high fidelity cockpits with immersive visualization systems, high fidelity computer generated forces to provide synthetic opponents to train against, and applications providing instructors control over training setup, execution and post-training debrief.

This role blends systems, software, and test engineering to assure simulation interoperability, enabling and supporting realistic, high fidelity mission training and test events.

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the focal/technical lead for program-level DMO activities and cross-team coordination with internal Boeing programs, other contractors and US Government representatives
• Developing an understanding of system architecture and capabilities to enable decomposing system level requirements, especially to determine software requirements
• Develop and maintain DMO architecture artifacts including system configurations, federate system test plans, test procedures and test reports
• Plan and execute system tests to verify system functionality and investigate and diagnose system anomalies
• Provide on-site and remote support as technical point of contact including performing real-time troubleshooting during training and test events
• Support configuration management of software configuration items across numerous distributed sites
• Understanding USG classified computer security operations including decomposing security classification guidelines into system requirements, test plans and executing test points for system validation
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate external vendor integrations and third-party services
• Produce clear engineering documentation, test plans and reports, and briefings for stakeholders and leadership

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements may be required for these positions.

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 relevant experience in software engineering, systems engineering, simulation integration, or avionics integration (5-10 years typical for P3).
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication; experience producing documents such as ICDs, test plans, and after action review artifacts.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, primarily domestic but possibly international

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience (Senior Level 4)
• Prior Boeing or defense industry simulation/DMO experience
• Experience with DMO/LVC technologies and interoperability standards including HLA (RTI), DIS, or TENA
• Experience with CIGI, image generator integration, and common database/terrain standards (CDB, GIS)
• Networking experience including software tools for packet capture/analysis
• Strong software background including developing, updating and executing automated testing, especially using Microsoft Visual Studio C++
• Familiarity with formal systems development lifecycle (V model)
• Experience coordinating distributed, multi-site events and tests and interacting with government stakeholders

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) 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.

Pay & 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.

Summary Pay Range Mid-Level (Level 3): $112,200- $151,800

Summary Pay Range Senior (Level 4): $136,850- $185,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 10, 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 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. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.