Mission Systems Engineer — Spacecraft Modeling & GNC

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) ESG in Seal Beach, CA seeks Mission Systems Engineers at Associate or Experienced level to lead modeling, simulation and system trades for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions, with options to work from Aurora, CO or El Segundo, CA.

The role requires a strong background across spacecraft subsystems, MBSE, and a TS/SCI clearance; you will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (US citizenship required).
• 2+ years of related work experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support technology integration for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions.
• Develop review packages for internal and external leadership.
• Work in fast-paced, demanding environments to deliver solutions.
• Develop physics-based mission simulations to inform system trades.
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design and trajectory optimization.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement reusable tools and automations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) ESG in Seal Beach, CA seeks Mission Systems Engineers at Associate or Experienced level to lead modeling, simulation and system trades for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions, with options to work from Aurora, CO or El Segundo, CA.

The role requires a strong background across spacecraft subsystems, MBSE, and a TS/SCI clearance; you will collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced environment.