Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer; Senior or Principal

Senior Ground Systems Engineer (Level 5 or 6)

Location:

Seal Beach, CA

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program seeks a Senior Ground Systems Engineer (Level 5 or 6) to provide leadership and guidance in developing the nation's next‑generation satellite ground mission planning systems.

Position Responsibilities

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex system solution.
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Performs various 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.
• Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.
• Supports government and interface working groups.
• Resolves cross-functional technical issues.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• 14+ years of engineering experience
• Must be willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Principal, Level 6: 20+ years of engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with Agile and Model Based Engineering processes
• Experience in the complete systems engineering lifecycle.
• Possess basic orbital dynamics, RF communications, satellite links, transponder loading, and military communication architectures.
• Experience with Satellite Bus and Payload Resource Management
• System Familiarity:
  Operational knowledge of key MILSATCOM systems

Shift: 1st shift

Salary Range Senior (Level 5): $176,800 – $239,200

Salary Range Principal (Level 6): $210,800 – $285,200

Applications accepted until Jun. 08, 2026.

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.

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.

This position is contingent upon program award.

Export Control Requirements

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.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.