Systems Engineer - Test

Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science from an accredited program.
• We require at least 1 year of experience in systems integration and test, including work with complex multi-disciplinary test teams or organizations.
• We require at least 1 year of experience executing system-level test plans, procedures, and campaigns across lab, HIL, and flight environments.
• We require at least 1 year of experience in software integration, embedded or real-time software testing, telemetry, and data analysis, with familiarity in flight-test support processes.
• We require at least 1 year of experience with test automation and scripting in at least one language or toolset such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Tcl.
• We require at least 1 year of experience applying requirements-based verification and maintaining requirement-to-test traceability using tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or similar systems.
• We require at least 1 year of experience in configuration management, anomaly or defect tracking tools such as JIRA or TeamCenter, and test data management.
• We require at least 1 year of experience supporting root-cause analysis and coordinating corrective actions across organizational boundaries.
• We require strong written and verbal communication skills.
• We require the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, with U.S. Citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
• We require U.S. Person status for export control compliance.
• We require the selected candidate to work onsite full time.
• We require that the candidate live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense, as relocation assistance is not offered.
• We do not sponsor employment visa status for this role.

Responsibilities:

• We support end-to-end systems engineering integration and test activities for the Sapphire program, including test strategy, planning, execution, and closure across lab, ground, and flight environments.
• We assist the Test Lead in maintaining the program-level test and verification master plan, detailed test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria, while preserving traceability to system requirements.
• We coordinate cross-functional integration and test efforts with IT, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and subcontractor teams.
• We execute complex system-level integration testing, resolve anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through closure.
• We develop and implement test automation, repeatability, and regression frameworks to enable continuous integration and continuous verification.
• We ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards and certification artifacts, and we support certification authorities and program audits.
• We prepare and present test status, risk assessments, metrics, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, while maintaining schedule and resource forecasts.
• We incorporate safety, cybersecurity, and configuration management controls into test planning and execution, including export control and classified handling requirements when applicable.

Technologies:

• Embedded
• Support
• JIRA
• Matlab
• Python
• Security
• ERP
• GitLab
• Jenkins

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We are Boeing Defense & Space, and we are seeking an associate Systems Engineer for our Sapphire Program within the Systems Engineering Integration and Test team. The role is based in Huntsville, AL, with onsite work required and the option to work from several Boeing locations, including Arlington, Ridley Park, Huntsville, Berkeley, Hazelwood, Oklahoma City, Plano, San Antonio, Mesa, El Segundo, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, or Seal Beach. Sapphire is our enterprise modernization program focused on unifying digital engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing processes across defense platforms. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay, variable compensation, health and welfare benefits, retirement savings, paid time away from work, and a strong 401(k) plan with company match and student loan match for eligible U.S. employees. This is a first-shift position with no relocation assistance and no visa sponsorship.

last updated 43 week of 2026