Entry Level Engineer – Satellite/Space Systems Rotational Program

Jobtailor; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing offers a comprehensive 3-year engineering rotation program in which engineers rotate across Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, and Systems groups. Participants gain hands-on experience with satellite, network, and information assurance technologies, while contributing to spacecraft systems and related design activities.

Earn exposure to program lifecycles, lean engineering practices, and leadership networking.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or related field (including Manufacturing Technology) or equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Graduation on or before December 31, 2026.
• Leadership through internships, clubs, volunteer activities, or associations.
• Prior internship/work experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a ~3-year engineering rotation across multiple organizations.
• Rotate through Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering every 6–12 months.
• Gain hands-on exposure to satellite, network, and information assurance technologies and program lifecycles.
• Support space electronics, spacecraft systems, thermal and structural design/analysis, antenna design, and integration/testing.
• Engage in special technical projects and Engineers Week events.

Skills

Leadership

Internship Experience

Team Collaboration

Relationship Building

Space/Satellite Systems

Lean Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Job description

• Participate in an approximately 3-year engineering rotation program across different engineering organizations
• Rotate through technical fields including Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering at six- to twelve-month intervals
• Gain hands-on exposure to satellite, network communications, and information assurance technologies, program lifecycles, design, and end-to-end systems
• Support roles involving space electronics, spacecraft systems engineering, thermal and structural design/analysis, antenna design, and integration and test
• Engage in special technical projects
• Volunteer for events such as Engineers Week (E-Week)
• Learn and implement Lean engineering principles and techniques
• Build relationships with coaches, counselors, mentors, and leadership team members
• Develop toward future technical or managerial career positions
• Network with leadership across different engineering organizations upon program graduation

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Government requirements include U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications
• Equivalent combination of technical education and experience may qualify for Entry Level 1
• Graduation on or before December 31, 2026
• Formal or informal leadership experience through internships, volunteer activities, university clubs, or associations
• Prior experience working in an internship role
• Demonstrated history of leadership positions
• History of internships and/or work experiences
• Resume must list GPA
• Ability to satisfy Boeing’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
• Active U.S. security clearance preferred
• Projects, coursework, or experience with space/satellite systems preferred
• U.S. export control compliance eligibility as a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
• Must agree to post-start Continuous Evaluation program or obtain a current Tier 5 clearance post-start
• Ability to pass post-offer drug testing when applicable
• ABET accreditation preferred but not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates a strong foundation in engineering principles across multiple disciplines, including Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, and Systems Engineering, while actively engaging in leadership and networking opportunities. Capable of obtaining U.S. Security Clearance and familiar with space/satellite systems and Lean engineering principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor Of Science Degree In Engineering
• U.S. Security Clearance Eligibility
• Leadership Experience
• Internship Experience
• Space/Satellite Systems Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Lean Engineering Principles
• Spacecraft Systems Engineering
• Thermal Design
• Structural Design
• Antenna Design
• Information Assurance Technologies

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Team Collaboration
• Mentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

• ABET Accreditation (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

• U.S. Citizenship
• Conflict Of Interest Assessment
• Continuous Evaluation Program
• U.S. Export Control Compliance
• Engineering Rotation Program