Lead Systems Architect, Space Missions

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in the United States seeks a Systems Engineer (Principal) to provide project and technical leadership across programs and product lines in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The role focuses on rapid prototyping and delivering next-generation, mission-focused technologies for space missions and related systems.

Responsibilities span architecture development, design oversight, and risk mitigation while guiding a multidisciplinary team through design, build, deployment, and

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret clearance; a clearance active in the past 24 months counts.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading people in a technical environment (team lead or manager).
• Experience communicating with senior managers, customers, business partners, suppliers, and government reps.
• Willingness to relocate to listed locations if not within commuting distance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead an impactful team across the systems engineering spectrum (design, build, deployment, operations, maintenance).
• Lead development of architecture requirements and design; direct multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide oversight to ensure process discipline, adherence to requirements, and program performance.
• Understand and navigate complex system architecture with multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure modern, best practices across programs for development and integration activities.
• Anticipate, communicate, and mitigate risks to technical teams and leadership.
• Contribute to strategy, roadmaps, and technology plans for end-to-end mission integration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Decision Making

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Boeing Company in the United States seeks a Systems Engineer (Principal) to provide project and technical leadership across programs and product lines in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The role focuses on rapid prototyping and delivering next-generation, mission-focused technologies for space missions and related systems.

Responsibilities span architecture development, design oversight, and risk mitigation while guiding a multidisciplinary team through design, build, deployment, and