Ground SEIT Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Boeing Co.; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems Engineering (SI/WS GMSE) invites applications for a Ground SEIT Engineer in El Segundo, CA or Seal Beach. Join a high‑impact team working on government programs that push the boundaries of space technology.

Responsibilities include defining system performance, leading test execution, and coordinating across cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated CI polygraph or FS.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 5+ years of experience with Systems Engineering processes and principles such as system architecture, interface definition, and requirements definition, decomposition, verification, and validation.
• 1+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team.
• 1+ Experience performing system integration and test.
• Experience with Ground Systems Engineering.
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally to support customer needs (10%).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Defines and develops test requirements, test plans, procedures, and schedules
• Performs real-time testing and anomaly resolution
• Leads test execution, data analysis, and preparation of test results to support verification and validation
• Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture
• Leads 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
• Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, RIO (risk, issues, opportunity) management, and technology readiness assessment processes
• Interface with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external customers

Skills

Systems engineering

Security clearance TS/SCI

Leadership

Test & integration

Ground Systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

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.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Ground and Mission Systems Engineering (GMSE) is looking for a Ground Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Engineer (Experienced or Lead) to join our team in El Segundo, California or Seal Beach.

TheSI&WS GMSE division creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our teamfocuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Ground SEIT Engineer will join a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work proprietary programs for U.S. government customers who are responsible for exciting advanced technology national security missions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Defines and develops test requirements, test plans, procedures, and schedules
• Performs real-time testing and anomaly resolution
• Leads test execution, data analysis, and preparation of test results to support verification and validation
• Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture
• Leads 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
• Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, RIO (risk, issues, opportunity) management, and technology readiness assessment processes
• Interface with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external customers

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated CI polygraph or FS
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 5+ years of experience with Systems Engineering processes and principles such as system architecture, interface definition, and requirements definition, decomposition, verification, and validation
• 1+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team
• 1+ Experience performing system integration and test
• 1+ Experience creating systems engineering technical documents such as test procedures, test reports, verification artifacts, and discrepancy/anomaly reports
• Experience with Ground Systems Engineering
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally to support customer needs (10%)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• Experience with development of Command and Control, Mission Management, and Mission Planning software systems for Ground Systems
• Experience with Ground Systems Maintenance and Modernization
• Experience with virtual Ground station hardware
• Experience in software coding and troubleshooting
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Experience working with Government customers

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced Level 3

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 5 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.

Experienced Level 4

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 9 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.

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.

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.

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.

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $119,850 - $162,150

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $146,200 - $197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 23, 2026

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.

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 Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (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.