Senior ConOps & Architecture Engineer Experimental Space Programs

The Boeing Company; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 176,800 - 239,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Boeing Company is hiring a Senior ConOps & Architecture Engineer to work in Seal Beach, CA. You will lead efforts in developing operational concepts for innovative space missions. An ideal candidate has a strong technical background across spacecraft subsystems and must hold an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.

This position offers competitive pay ranging from $176,800 to $239,200 based on experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
• 10 years of experience in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support technology integration for first-of-kind space vehicles.
• Develop and present review packages to leadership.
• Lead complex system trade studies to closure.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Systems integration

Cross-functional team leadership

Spacecraft operations

Technical communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

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.

The Boeing Experimental Systems Group (ESG) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior ConOps & Architecture Engineer to join our team located in Seal Beach, CA, with potential options to work from El Segundo, CA or Aurora, CO based on candidate eligibility. As a ConOps & Architecture Engineer in ESG, you will have the opportunity to personally contribute to the development of new first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. 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 currently flying its eighth mission.

As a member of our Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Mission Design team, you will join a diverse team of system architects, Concept of Operations (ConOps) developers, fault and autonomy designers, and recommended operating procedure (ROP) authors.

As a ConOps and Architecture Engineer, you will be expected to lead coordination across all internal and external stakeholders to drive development and implementation of an operational concept for an executable space mission. 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 team lead. An ideal candidate has a strong technical background across all spacecraft subsystems with particular depth in spacecraft operations, as well as a strong system background spanning both space and ground domains. You will need to be able to dive into broad, minimally-defined design spaces and effectively lead integrated efforts.

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
• Lead and drive complex system trade studies to closureEnsure proper system architecture is in place to support mission objectives
• Lead functional analysis and decomposition for mission activities
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to resolve cross-segment issues
• Utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to capture the system architecture and operational concept

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 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).
• 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.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• 5 years of experience leading or managing cross-functional or cross-organizational teams within engineering and/or test.
• 5 years of direct experience with Satellite Systems Engineering groups.
• 10 years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, and/or software engineering.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master’s degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
• Strong oral, written, and visual communication skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external customers
• Experience in spacecraft, launch vehicles, or highly autonomous unmanned systems
• Experience with spacecraft mission operations
• Experience with applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to space programs
• Broad knowledge across spacecraft subsystems
• Experience with spacecraft ground development
• Level 5: 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

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 criteriaismet 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 (Senior - Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 29, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

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.