Senior Applied Mathematician

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Leads neural network design, machine learning model development, and numerical algorithm research for aerospace applications.

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Company:

The Boeing Company

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Phantom Works organization in Berkeley, Missouri is seeking a Senior Applied Mathematician to provide technical leadership in numerical algorithm development, neural network design, machine learning applications, and data processing techniques across advanced development programs.

Position Responsibilities:

Leads mathematical research and contributes to the research strategy for the organization
Lead the development of complex algorithms to support program needs
Prepare, process, and interpret large data sets into actionable metrics
Support development of test methodologies, validation plans, and correlation studies for simulation-to-measurement agreement
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure solutions are compatible with performance, manufacturability, maintainability, and integration requirements
Prepare technical reports, specifications, design documentation, and briefing materials for internal stakeholders and customer reviews

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Berkeley, MO.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; Domestically and/or internationally depending on business needs.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship, Post start. An interim or final U.S. Top-Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

This position requires the ability to obtain Special Program Access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
9+ of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education
3+ years of hands-on experience with neural networks and machine learning model development
5+ years of experience with a high-level programming language such as Python or C++.
3+ years in a lead role

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

An Active Security Clearance
Working knowledge of electromagnetic theory as it applies to RCS reduction and signature control
Experience correlating CEM predictions with laboratory and range measurement data
Strong technical communication skills, including formal reports, presentations, and customer-facing briefings
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering environments and manage multiple concurrent technical tasks to schedule

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

Total Rewards:

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.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Summary pay range: $148,750 - $201,250

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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. Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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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How we rate this

Senior Applied Mathematician at Boeing rates 90 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Senior Applied Mathematician is an open job at Boeing.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is $149k-$201k a year.
The role is based in USA - Berkeley, MO.
The job was posted on October 5, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
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