Flight Dynamics Engineer (Senior)

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in Seal Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to architecture, requirements, and design for mission-focused space programs. Onsite role with potential relocations to El Segundo, Aurora, or other sites as program needs dictate.

The team supports rapid prototyping across architecture, requirements, design, build, integration, and demonstration, using MBSE, orbital analysis, and scripting to advance next-gen space systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Level 4 typically 9+ years of related work experience.
• Background in astrodynamics and/or guidance, navigation, and control.
• Level 5 typically 14+ years of related work experience.
• Experience with orbital analysis software and MBSE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an impactful team immersed in innovative development projects.
• Lead development of vital architecture requirements and design.
• Ensure modern, best practices across programs and product lines for development and integration activities.
• Anticipate, communicate, and recommend actions and risk mitigations to technical teams and program leadership.
• Contribute to strategy, product roadmaps, and technology plans for end-to-end mission integration, space operations, and ground architecture.

Skills

Astrodynamics

GNC

MBSE

Space systems

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Orbital analysis software

Python/Tcl/Tk scripting

MBSE tools

Configuration management tools

Job description

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.

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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Missions Systems seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer (Senior) in Seal Beach, California, with potential options to work from El Segundo, California; Aurora or Colorado Springs, Colorado; Herndon or Leesburg, Virginia; or Kennedy Space Center, Florida, based on program needs. You will join a diverse team and apply your skills to support architecture, requirements, and design, creating innovative solutions to technical challenges.

Our multi-disciplinary team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of next-generation, mission-focused technologies, products, and services for a variety of customers. We work all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, architecture, requirements, and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration.

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to an impactful team immersed in innovative development projects
• Lead development of vital architecture requirements and design
• Ensure modern, best practices across programs and product lines for development and integration activities.
• Anticipate, communicate, and recommend actions and risk mitigations to technical teams and program leadership.
• Contribute to strategy, product roadmaps, and technology plans for end-to-end mission integration, space operations, and ground architecture.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on site at the listed locations.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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
• Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience
• Background in astrodynamics and/or guidance, navigation, and control

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 5: Typically, 14 or more years' related work experience
• 5+ years experience with orbital analysis software or tools
• Experience in Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and advanced system engineering toolsets
• Experience in space systems and working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with software requirements verification testing
• Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, Tcl/Tk)
• Experience with Configuration Management tools and processes
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework processes and tools
• Excellent written and spoken communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong communication skills and desire to integrate within a team that works under the principles of respect, trust, open-mindedness and fun.
• Passion for innovation and creative exploration of new technologies.

Conflict of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation

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

Pay and 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.

Level 4 Summary pay range: $ 136,850 – $ 197,800

Level 5 Summary pay range: $ 164,900 – $ 239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 08, 2026

Export Control Requirements

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details

US based job, US Person required

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.