Systems Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior)

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.

Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems has exciting opportunities for Systems Engineers (Associate, Mid-Level, or Senior) to join us as part of our teams located in El Segundo, CA .

As a Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems Engineer , you will design, develop, and deliver state-of-the-art communication / payload systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and / or national security programs. You will work with a highly-motivated team that works with domestic or international customers on their latest satellite systems. You will be a part of a systems engineering team that works with a large cross-functional group including customers, suppliers, hardware and software engineers, integration and test engineers, and senior technologists to ensure that the final products meet the mission objectives. You will perform system analyses and simulations for space communications / payload systems, optimize the system design by performing trade studies, flow down and verify subsystem and unit requirements, develop ConOps, support integration and testing, and / or validate interfaces. Project assignments typically span the complete program life cycle, from internal trades, concept studies and system definition, to satellite development, launch, and on-orbit operations and test.

Examples of possible roles under our Systems Engineering discipline :

• Ground System Design and Mission Support
• Satellite Systems
• Space Communications
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• System Administrator
• Systems Signal Intelligence
• Electrical Power and Harness Systems
• Concept of Operations
• Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)
• Narrowband Payload
• Digital Payload
• Information Systems Security
• Modeling and Simulation
• Electrical Test
• System Architecture & Def
• Test & Integration
• RF Systems
• Optical Communication Systems
• Vehicle Engineer

Position Responsibilities :

Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.

Evaluates customer / operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

Performs analyses to optimize total system of systems and / or system architecture.

Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success.

Supports the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.

In joining us you will be part of a diverse multi-disciplined team of engineers, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies! Develop your technical competence as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth.  At Boeing, we value your curiosity, your determination, and your imagination.

#TheFutureIsBuiltHere

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

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

One or more of the following : A Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and agreement to enter a Continuous Evaluation program, a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months and / or a U.S. Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Experience in Systems Engineering

Level 2 : 1+ years

Level 3 : 3+ years

Level 4 : 5+ years

Experience working with space programs and / or aerospace programs

Professional communication skills with aptitude or experience creating and presenting technical presentations to various groups of people

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Relocation :

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note : Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 .

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 for Associate : $87,550 – $118,450

Summary pay range for Mid-Level : $104,550 – $141,450

Summary pay range for Senior : $128,350 – $173,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 01, 2025

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.