Lead Mission Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Lead Mission Systems Integration & Test Engineer at Boeing summary:

The Lead Mission Systems Integration & Test Engineer at Boeing leads the integration and testing of advanced mission systems within aerospace programs, ensuring alignment with certification and program objectives. This role involves managing test strategies, resources, infrastructure, and team leadership while supporting safety, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvements. Candidates must have extensive engineering experience, preferably in avionics or mission systems, and require a U.S. Security Clearance and citizenship.

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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a Lead Mission
Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join our team located in Berkeley, MO.

Join Boeing, a leader in aerospace innovation, as a Lead Mission Systems Integration & Test Engineer within the Phantom Works Division located in Berkeley, MO.

In this role, you will lead a talented Mission Systems team in integration & test planning, tool development, and test execution utilizing modern automated analysis & testing, Open Architecture and Agile development methodologies.

We seek a self-starter who is highly motivated and willing to take intelligent risks to achieve engineering and program objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, multi-discipline environments and can make frequent technical decisions in the best interest of the program.

If you are ready to take on a technical leadership role in a dynamic team environment, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of aerospace technology.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead development and execution of the overall integration and test strategy for mission systems, ensuring alignment with program objectives and certification requirements.
• Define and maintain system-level test plans, procedures, acceptance criteria, and verification models that ensure complete requirements traceability.
• Coordinate and oversee system integration activities across avionics and software to achieve timely, repeatable integration results.
• Develop, prioritize, and manage test efforts, including resource planning, scheduling, logistics, and contingency planning.
• Establish and coordinate test infrastructure needs: test rigs, data acquisition systems, simulators, and automated test frameworks.
• Lead test execution, data collection, instrumentation and analysis; verify system performance against requirements, document anomalies, and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure rigorous configuration control and change management of test procedures and test data; work closely with Configuration Management and Systems Engineering teams.
• Interface with suppliers, subcontractors, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve integration issues, align schedules, and enforce test and verification requirements.
• Support safety and certification activities by producing verification evidence and contributing to safety analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement in test processes, automation, and tools to increase test efficiency, repeatability, and data quality.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to integration & test engineers; build team capability through training and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate test status, results, anomalies, schedule impacts, and technical recommendations to program management and stakeholders through concise reports and briefings.
• Manage technical risks related to integration and test: identify, assess, mitigate, and report risk status to program leadership.
• Support cost and schedule optimization related to test activities; identify opportunities to reduce rework and accelerate verification timelines.

Typical Education/

Experience:

Level 5:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry…