Ground MILSATCOM Systems Engineer (Senior or Principal)

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing MILSATCOM Mission Planning Development Team in Seal Beach, CA seeks a Senior Ground Systems Engineer to lead design, development and verification of next generation satellite ground mission planning systems. You will mentor staff, drive system integration and ensure customer requirements are met in an agile environment.

The role requires strong systems engineering expertise, active U.S. Secret clearance, and the ability to interact with diverse teams across the program.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (or recently active)
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent
• 14+ years engineering experience
• Willingness to travel domestically

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop and verify complex ground system solutions
• Define and coordinate system performance requirements and interfaces
• Perform analyses to optimize system of systems and architecture
• Ensure mission success through reliability, safety and testability assessments
• Lead requirements management, risk tracking and technology readiness activities
• Collaborate with government and interface working groups
• Resolve cross-functional technical issues

Skills

Ground system engineering

Software integration

System requirements analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

ABET accreditation (preferred)

Tools

Agile

Model Based Engineering

System architecture

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.

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 and Security (BDS), Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program, is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer (Level 5 or 6) to provide leadership and guidance in development of our nation’s next generation of satellite ground mission planning systems in Seal Beach, CA
This position is for Ground Engineer who enjoys being a leader; offering the opportunity to provide overall direction for major sections of our ground system software development staff and programs. The successful candidate will be leading the development of cutting-edge technology in an agile environment. We seek candidates who have advanced skills in systems engineering and want to bring their skills to the next level through mentoring and hands‑on development which include 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.

• Ground system engineering, software integration and test, and formal qualification
• Candidate should possess excellent communications skills to participate in requirements, architecture reviews, have a thorough understanding of version control and system quality attributes, such as testability, portability and maintainability, and enjoy a self‑driven and collaborative development approach.
• Candidate should possess excellent communications skills and works well in a team environment.
• Must be able to interact well with System Engineers/Analysts/Software developers as well as other members of the Integrated Product Team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience in presenting at program major reviews as well as lead the technical contents of all system technical documents.
  

As a member of the MILSATCOM Mission Planning Development Team, you'll be working with supplier/contractor software, system engineering, and test teams on requirement generation, requirement verification, support to the customer’s delivered system. The team will work closely with customer on requirement generation, development the ground mission planning system, then develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports of the ground system and systems from single components to larger functional systems. The MILSATCOM Program Team offers a collaborative causal, but professional mentoring environment with long-term potential for career growth into technical and management positions.

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):

• This position requires an 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

Conflict of Interest:

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

Typical Education/Experience:

Senior (Level 5): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Principal (Level 6): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an 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)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Program Award

The position is contingent upon program award

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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 03, 2026.

Summary Pay Range Senior (Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200

Summary Pay Range Principal (Level 6): $210,800 - $285,200

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