Job Description

F-15 Mission Systems Communications and Datalink Integration Engineer at BOEING summary:

The F-15 Mission Systems Communications and Datalink Integration Engineer designs, develops, and tests advanced communication and datalink capabilities for the F-15 aircraft. This role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and customers, including the USAF, to develop, document, and integrate electronic system requirements while supporting lab and flight testing. The position requires coordination of hardware-software integration in an Agile environment and managing communication across teams to ensure operational and contractual compliance.

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 Company is currently seeking an Experienced F-15 Mission Systems Communications and Datalink Integration Engineer to join the F-15 Mission Systems Team located in Berkeley, MO . This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

Are you ready to build the future? Build your career as Mission Systems Mission Systems Communications and Datalink Integration Engineer by helping us build the most advanced F-15 with the world’s fastest mission computer used by our nation’s military pilots. Be a part of developing flight software and hardware for a fighter with an unbeaten record in battle.

As a Mission Systems Communications and Datalink Integration Engineer on the F-15 Mission Systems team, your role is to design, develop, lab test, and flight test new communication and datalink capabilities on the F-15 platform. The selected candidate will be responsible for the development and documentation of electronic and electrical system requirements for the F-15 Program as part of a cross-functional agile team for the Mission Systems organization. The team supports all F-15 efforts for both USAF and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Since you will be working with a large set of multi-discipline engineers, strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must. The ability to coordinate activities amongst a large team is also required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Works with internal stakeholders and external customers to coordinate execution of ongoing hardware-software integration efforts in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Works with USAF customers and aircrew to develop and document complex electronic and electrical system requirements for avionics systems
• Receives customer requests and analyzes them with consideration for contractual and technical impacts and translates into actionable system requirements
• Participates and coordinates lab tests to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements
• Support flight test events with data review and problem fixes
• Support resolution of product integration issues with production ramp and fielded hardware systems
• Responsible for communication across teams as well as multiple engineering disciplines and program leadership

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (An interim or final U.S. Security clearance will be required post start.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Level 4 : 9+ years of work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR 7+ years of work-related experience with a Masters OR 3+ years of work-related experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry
• Experience with electronic system design, code and test
• Experience in developing or integrating Mission Systems for military aircraft
• Experience with MIL-STD-6016 and Link-16 implementation
• Experience with Mission Planning requirements
• Experience with radio waveforms
• Experience with DOORS (or other requirements management tools)
• Experience with ClearQuest
• Experience navigating Interface Control Documents (ICD’s)
• Experience designing requirements with customers and documenting them
• Experience with data analysis of system data
• Experience working on an agile team and using Jira
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with MBSE development practices

Typical Education for Lead Level:

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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: 1st shift

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:

Level 4: $119,850 - 162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 18, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person 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 and/or 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.

Keywords:

F-15, mission systems, communications integration, datalink, avionics, hardware-software integration, MIL-STD-6016, Link-16, flight test, systems engineering

Job Tags

Full time, Permanent employment, Interim role, Work experience placement, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation, Day shift, Shift work, Flexible hours,

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