Mission Systems Engineers (Associate or Experienced)

The Boeing Company; Seal Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Seal Beach, CA, seeks Mission Systems Engineers (Associate or Experienced) to join ESG and support first-of-kind space vehicles. The role covers modeling, simulations, and customer collaboration from concept through demonstration.

Requirements include a BS in engineering, TS/SCI clearance, and 2+ years for Level 2 or 5+ years for Level 3, with MBSE and MATLAB/Python proficiency highly valued. Hybrid work options available across select US sites.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field (non-US equivalent acceptable)
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required or recent active status within 24 months
• Level 2 requires 2+ years of related work experience
• Level 3 requires 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) preferred
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python and developing control algorithms
• Experience with space environments, mission design, and astrodynamics

Responsibilities

• Support technology integration for first-of-kind space vehicles and missions
• Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership
• Work in fast-paced, demanding environment and be proactive
• Develop physics-based mission simulations to inform system trade studies
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design and trajectory optimization
• Identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and contribute reusable tools and automations

Skills

MBSE

MATLAB

Python

Control algorithms

Astrodynamics

Cross-functional teams

Spacecraft operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE

MATLAB

Python

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 & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for Mission Systems Engineers (Associate or Experienced) to join ourExperimental Systems Group (ESG)located in Seal Beach, CA; with options to work from Aurora, CO or El Segundo, CA; to support development of new first-of-kind space vehicles and missions.

ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning technology domains, and is an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world’s first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which is continuing to shape the future of space technology while flying its eighth mission.

As a mission systems engineer, you will be expected to lead modelling and simulation efforts and enable your assigned programs’ development from early capabilities studies through demonstration. You will serve as a core point of contact for customers and will work directly with subject matter experts across the business to quickly iterate and converge on achievable solutions that meet our customers’ needs. Our development timelines are aggressive, and you will be asked to develop solutions to previously unsolved problems.

In this role, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to bring concept of operations to fruition in support of our customers’ mission objectives. You will work both as an individual contributor and as a product lead. An ideal candidate has a strong technical background across all spacecraft subsystems with particular depth in Attitude Control Systems (ACS)/Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC), spacecraft operations, or mission modeling as well as a strong system background spanning both space and ground domains.

Position Responsibilities

• Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions
• Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership
• Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere
• Develop physics-based mission simulations to inform system trade studies and verify system performance
• Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, novel orbit concepts, and trajectory optimization
• Independently identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement reusable tools and automations

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
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Level 2: 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (Ex. PhD, Master's + 3 or more years' related work experience)
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or comparable software languages
• Proficiency developing control algorithms, models, and simulations
• Familiarity with space environments, mission design, and astrodynamics
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
• Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems

Conflict of Interest

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

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 & 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.

Summary pay range Associate (Level 2): $100,300.00 - $135,700.00

Summary pay range Experience (Level 3): $124,100.00 - $167,900.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 09, 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. Section 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. Top Secret/SCI 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.