Lab Operations Systems Engineer

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a highly skilled Lab Operations Systems Engineer to support the E7 program. This position reports to the Labs Management Team within the Systems Engineering and Labs Integration Team and is located 100% onsite in Tukwila, Washington.
The E7 program is a cutting-edge military aircraft initiative supporting the U.S. Navy and international customers. As a Lab Operations Systems Engineer, you will ensure effective planning and coordination of systems engineering tasks, oversee lab activities between Boeing and government teams, and drive change management and risk mitigation efforts to support lab operations and testing requirements.
Position Responsibilities:

• Review, assign, and address customer comments and concerns related to lab issues or risks.
• Serve as the Change Management Focal, representing the Mission Systems Labs team at program change review boards.
• Identify external changes impacting lab design or operations and collaborate with lab design and operations leads to determine and track necessary changes.
• Support Risk, Issues, and Opportunities (RIO) meetings by updating labs-owned RIOs in the tracking tool, identifying candidate RIOs, assigning ownership, and developing mitigation plans.
• Represent the Mission Systems Labs team in Advanced E-7 planning meetings, developing and proposing lab architecture to support testing requirements.
• Host Labs Technical Review Boards and program design reviews.
• Document and maintain lab design requirements and develop and maintain lab architecture.
• Track program changes and their impacts on labs, develop change proposals for Mission Systems labs.
• Manage RIO candidates and mitigation plans to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure the labs team adheres to the contract Statement of Work (SOW) and executes Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) on schedule.

This position will be 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA.
This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 9 or more years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience supporting military or aerospace lab environments.
• Familiarity with change management processes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of contract requirements including SOW and CDRLs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.
• Experience in systems engineering, lab operations, and test system integration, preferably within aerospace or defense sectors.
• Strong skills in requirements understanding and definition.
• Solid background in system architecture.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

Relocation:
This position offers relocation.
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:
This position is for 1st shift.
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.
Pay Summary: $146,200-$197,800
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 07, 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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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.