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Principal Radar Integrator Chief Engineer

Boeing

Lead the development, integration, analysis and testing of a new airborne radar system for an advanced Boeing programme.

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Location

Berkeley, Missouri, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Executive

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$1,97,200 – $2,66,800 per year

Official Boeing Level 6 principal chief engineer pay range.

Application deadline: 2 September 2026

Opportunity

Job Description

Boeing is seeking a principal radar integrator to serve as chief engineer for radar development on a proprietary airborne programme. This is a senior technical-authority position responsible for radar development and programme execution.

The chief engineer serves as a primary technical interface between programme leadership, the radar supplier and the customer. The role covers radar architecture, modelling, simulation, integration, testing, risk management and resolution of complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide chief-engineer leadership for airborne radar development.
• Direct radar-system architecture, integration and technical execution.
• Coordinate technical work with radar suppliers and customers.
• Oversee radar modelling, simulation, design and testing.
• Resolve complex issues affecting programme milestones.
• Ensure compliance with programme and company engineering processes.
• Present technical issues and strategies to executive and customer leadership.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, data science, computer science or a related subject is required.
• Requires at least 20 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 18 years with a master’s degree or 15 years with a doctorate.
• Extensive radar-system experience is required.
• Must satisfy U.S. export-control requirements.
• Must possess the required Tier 5 investigation or enter continuous evaluation.

Required Skills

Airborne radar systemsRadar-system integrationRadar modelling and simulationRadar testingTechnical leadership

Preferred Skills

Synthetic aperture radarRadar supplier managementChief engineer experienceDefence acquisition programmes

Application Instructions

Apply through the official Boeing careers page and document extensive airborne-radar, integration, testing and engineering-leadership experience.

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