Systems Engineer (Comm & Networks Sys Engrg)
The Boeing Company · Tukwila, WA
$146,200–$239,200from the description
Jul 17, 2026
Tukwila, WA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A systems engineering role focused on the communications and networking architecture of the E-7A Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft. Day-to-day work involves evaluating communication subsystems, conducting end-to-end performance analysis, resolving cross-functional technical issues, and guiding design concepts through rigorous engineering evaluation to select final solutions. Suits an experienced engineer with a background in communications systems and systems engineering disciplines.
Senior level · 9+ years · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
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Why we read it this way (8)
This role spans two posted levels: Level 4 (9+ years, $146,200–$197,800/yr) and Level 5 (14+ years, $176,800–$239,200/yr). The minimum required experience (9 years) and the 'Senior' title map to Level 4; Level 5 details appear under Preferred Qualifications.
The role is a defense aerospace Systems Engineer specializing in communications and networks — it does not map cleanly to a standard software or IT SOC. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the closest fit; 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is a plausible alternative given the systems analysis and requirements work.
An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is a hard gate; U.S. citizenship or equivalent U.S. Person status is also required for export control compliance.
Model-Based Engineering tools (Enterprise Architect/Cameo/MSOSA, UML/SysML, 3DX/CATIA) are listed under Preferred Qualifications and are therefore not required.
The degree requirement states 'Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required' in the summary, but the Basic Qualifications specify a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical field. Equivalent experience is acknowledged in the posting footer, so the degree requirement is set to Bachelors as the stated minimum formal credential.
The position is 100% onsite in Tukwila, WA (within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue CBSA); no remote work is offered.
Ignored 3 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): systems engineering, requirements management, Model-Based Systems Engineering.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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