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Senior Systems Design & Integration Specialist

Boeing · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through the last time you built a technical strategy or roadmap for Apple hardware and software in a large enterprise. What was in it and how did it hold up over time?

whether the candidate has actually owned strategy-level decisions versus just operational support

How have you gone about collecting and analyzing feedback from a large user community, and can you give an example where that feedback actually changed a product decision?

whether user feedback work is a real practice for them or just a line item

What's your experience deploying Apple products in a highly regulated industry, and what changed about your approach compared to a less regulated environment?

whether they understand compliance, export control, or security constraints relevant to a defense contractor

Tell me about a time you had to work with vendor relations for Mac hardware or accessories. What was the situation and what was your role in it?

real product management experience with vendors versus passive purchasing

Describe a time you had to influence a decision across engineering, IT, and business leadership when they didn't agree on the right path for a technology standard.

cross-functional influence and communication skill in a large matrixed organization

Technical

Tell me about your experience with Apple's MDM framework and how you've used JAMF, Workspace ONE, or Intune at scale. Which one have you worked with most and what were the limits you ran into?

depth and currency of hands-on MDM expertise versus surface familiarity

How do you use bash or Python scripting in your day-to-day Apple device management work? Can you describe a script or automation you built and why?

concrete scripting ability rather than a checkbox skill claim

When you test a new Apple feature release before it goes to end users, what does your test plan actually look like and what are you specifically watching for?

rigor and structure in pre-release validation, not just ad hoc trial

What's an example of macOS or iOS development experience you've had, even if lightweight, and how did it help you support the platform better?

whether platform development knowledge is real or just adjacent exposure

Situational

Say you're deploying a new macOS release across tens of thousands of enterprise devices and you discover a compatibility issue with a critical third-party app halfway through rollout. What do you do?

judgment under a live deployment risk and whether they know how to pause, communicate, and remediate without panic

Someone submits a non-standard hardware or software request that falls outside your approved standards. Walk me through how you'd evaluate it.

ability to balance business justification against enterprise standardization and risk

How would you decide what goes into a help desk knowledge base article versus what should trigger a deeper process or engineering fix?

whether they can distinguish symptom management from root-cause improvement

How would you communicate a major upcoming Apple OS or hardware change to thousands of end users so they're prepared instead of surprised?

communication planning skill for large, non-technical audiences

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The full job description

As published by Boeing.

Senior Systems Design & Integration Specialist Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing company is seeking a Senior Systems Design & Integration Specialist to join the team at our Kent, WA; Arlington, VA; Auburn, WA; Berkeley, MO; Chicago, IL; El Segundo, CA; Everett, WA; Huntington Beach, CA; Huntsville, AL; Long Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ; North Charleston, SC; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; Renton, WA; Ridley Park, PA; San Antonio, TX; Seal Beach, CA; Seattle, WA; or Wichita, KS. The Senior Systems Design & Integration Specialist will play a critical role in modernizing Apple platforms across the enterprise, making this an exciting opportunity for an experienced Apple ecosystem expert who wants to drive meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll partner with users, business teams, and leadership to capture feedback, identify pain points, and turn insights into improvements that enhance both the user experience and enterprise performance. If you have deep expertise in Apple hardware, macOS/iOS/iPadOS, and enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions—and you enjoy combining technical strategy, product thinking, and cross-functional collaboration—this position offers the chance to influence standards, improve processes, and help shape the future of Apple technology at Boeing. Position Responsibilities: • Serve as key focal and subject matter expert for Apple operating systems and hardware for the Enterprise • Deliver deep expertise in Apple MDM frameworks, including implementation/deployment at enterprise scale  • Provide technical strategy, roadmaps and standards for hardware and software acquisition for Apple products (macOS/iOS/iPadOS)   • Provide product management for computing hardware and accessories for the Mac platform, including vendor relations • Review non-standard justifications for client hardware and software  • Analyze, collect, and document feedback and improvements from the user community  • Document requirements and implement changes improving user experience while enabling the business • Partner with enterprise functions to implement process and technical improvements  • Provide guidance/input/support to team members working to improve help desk knowledge base articles based on problem frequency and known resolutions   • Update and improve knowledge base / articles based upon interactions with and feedback from end users  • Test feature releases and communicate with end users about release plans   Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • 10+ years of experience leading development and external deployment activities for digital products and offerings • 5+ years of experience using/supporting/troubleshooting Apple Devices • 5+ years of experience in Apple’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) framework and in Endpoint Management (e.g. JAMF, Workspace One, Intune)    • 5+ years of experience analyzing and capturing user feedback and requirements • 5+ years of experience with personal computing systems and product design   • Experience collaborating across multi-functional teams Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience deploying Apple products in highly regulated industries • Deep experience with third-party applications for Apple platforms in enterprise settings • Advanced knowledge with bash and python scripting     • macOS & iOS development   experience • Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills 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 are met as outlined in our policies.  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: $153,000 – $239,200 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Not Applicable Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. 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) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify • E-Verify (English) • E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement • Right to Work (English) • Right to Work (Spanish)

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