Systems Engineer -787 Airplane Level Integration (Experienced or Senior)

The Boeing Company

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US - North Charleston, SC Until 9/20/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted April 2, 2026 Last posted July 22, 2026
Job description
Systems Engineer -787 Airplane Level Integration (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for Systems Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to join our team located in North Charleston, SC.

The Engineering Operations (EngOps) Organization within 787 Airplane Level Integration Team (ALIT) is seeking an engineer to join our Systems Engineering team. The position requires a candidate with a servant leadership mindset who communicates and collaborates well with others.  They need to foster an environment that values diversity. This role will have an emphasis on mentoring/coaching teammates, establishing positive working relationships, and instilling a culture of engineering excellence and safety, and technical leadership.

The ALIT Systems Engineer is a degreed engineer who provides technical leadership for the facilitation of Tier 0-2 requirements processes on the 787 program. They lead technical design reviews to ensure quality standards are met for all new, modified and deviated requirements. Candidates should have design or systems engineering background with experience on the 787 or a comparable commercial airplane program.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced and Senior Level Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages 787 Tier 0-2 Requirements (New, Modified, and Deviations), enabling the progression of requirement change packages from initiation through implementation. 

  • Supports Design Engineers through active collaboration and coaching during the requirement change process to ensure evidence, traceability and impact analyses are collected. Provides oversight and feedback to engineers in support of high-quality requirements written in accordance with best practices.

  • Tracks and manages multiple work packages at the same time, balancing competing priorities and using project management best practices and tools. Communicates status, risks and schedule impacts to leadership and affected stakeholders.

  • Develops, implements and maintains process guidance for the program that ensures systems engineering can be executed consistently across design engineering teams and commodities.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, with travel not exceeding 10%.

Work Authorization Statement: 

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our North Charlston, SC location.

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. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

  • 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 9 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Master’s degree or advanced coursework in relevant engineering or systems engineering fields.

  • Prior role as a systems or design engineer on commercial transport aircraft, with knowledge of ARP4754A.

  • Proficiency with Systems Engineering tools such as DOORS, Cameo, Jira, or similar.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills - able to comprehend and discuss technical content with diverse stakeholders.  

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and applying systems thinking to resolve complex issues.

  • Knowledge of engineering change process and regulatory compliance requirements. 

  • Certification in systems engineering (e.g. INCOSE ASEP).

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process to all job descriptions moving forward.

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. 

Union:

This is not a union-represented position.  

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:

  • Experienced (Level 3): $112,200 - $151,800

  • Senior (Level 4): $136,850 - $185,150

Additional Information:

All information provided will be checked and may be verified.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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About this role

Summary

Provide technical leadership in requirements management and systems engineering for Boeing 787 aircraft.

Job title

Systems Engineer -787 Airplane Level Integration

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

onsite in North Charleston, SC; no remote work allowed

Salary

Sum of the basic qualifications pay range section for Experienced (Level 3): $112,200 - $151,800 and Senior (Level 4): $136,850 - $185,150

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry5+ years related experiencerequirements management toolscommunication skillssystems engineeringregulatory compliance

Preferred skills

9+ years related experienceMaster’s degree or advanced courseworkARp4754A knowledgeDOORSCameoJiraINCOSE ASEP

Specializations

requirements managementsystems engineeringaircraftdesign reviewsregulatory compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

North Charleston, SC, USA

On-site City