Lead or Senior Satellite Systems Ground Systems Engineer

About the Position

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The Boeing Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program is seeking a Lead or Senior Satellite Systems Ground Systems Engineer to develop our nation’s next generation of satellite ground systems in El Segundo, CA. This position is for a Ground Systems Engineer who enjoys the opportunity to work on multiple phases of our ground system development programs. The successful candidate will be developing cutting-edge technology in an agile environment. We seek candidates who have skills in systems engineering or are willing to learn and want to bring their skills to the next level through mentorship and hands-on development. This includes the analysis of system requirements and subsystem requirements, interface design documents, support ground systems architecture and design, system integration, system test, system verification, and demonstration to assure that the ground system satisfies the intent of the customer requirements. Additionally, the applicant will be trained in the use of Boeing and Ground processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify 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.
• Supports the planning, organization, implementation, and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management, and technology readiness assessment processes.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Experience in verification and test of ground systems.
• 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience in writing requirements and ICDs of the ground systems.
• Experience in developing, generating, and executing the system test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience working in the team of systems engineers using scaled agile development process.
• Experience in system requirements generation, verification, and system integration and test (I&T) at least 3 years.
• Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset.
• Active US Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

We Offer

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility.
• Basic relocation offered for eligible internal candidates.

About the Company

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. We are 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.

Application Details

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 30, 2026.