Senior Mission Assurance Engineer

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Mission Assurance Engineer to join the Space, Intelligence & Weapons (SIWS) team in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on ensuring mission success through independent reviews and risk assessment across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading MAIRs/TIRs, managing eRCCAs, and collaborating with engineering to verify system readiness. Requires 9+ years in engineering and US citizenship for clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance is required.
• 9+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with aircraft systems and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Chair Mission Assurance reviews (MAIRs, TIRs, F/TMARRs, Non-Advocate Reviews) to ensure program success.
• Manage and lead eRCCAs.
• Document risk assessments and control of hardware, software, and chemical hazards.
• Support design activities to assess system readiness.
• Evaluate customer needs to define system performance and safety requirements.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MBSE

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) is looking for a Senior Mission Assurance Engineer to join our Space, Intelligence & Weapons (SI&WS) team. This position is to help ensure the success of space missions. The selected candidate will be able to work in El Segundo, CA

The selected candidate will be a core member of a fast-paced, productive, and close-knit engineering team. Mission Assurance Engineers are integral to the entire product lifecycle to identify, analyze, mitigate and verify the integrity of our Boeing products. This includes collaboration with all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, requirements definition, and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their fielded environments.

Primary responsibilities:

• Chair Mission Assurance Independent Reviews (MAIRs), Technical Independent Reviews (TIRs), Flight / Test Mission Assurance Readiness Reviews (F/TMARRs) and Non-Advocate Reviews for program milestones (per the Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP)) to assure program success.
• Manage and lead eRCCAs.
• Document risk assessments, analysis and control of hardware, software, and chemical hazards.
• Support design activities to provide independent assessment of system readiness.
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements and derived safety requirements, as well integration of technical parameters to assure compatibility of physical, functional, and program interfaces.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and 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
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
• 9+ years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Experience with aircraft systems (e.g., navigation, avionics, fuel, hydraulics, pneumatic, etc.) including operations and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Experience conducting first flight readiness reviews or flight test mission assurance readiness reviews
• An Active U.S. TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• 4+ years of experience with spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, and/or space mission systems
• Experience applying systems engineering principles during the development of complex hardware/software solutions on an aerospace platform

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: $141,100 - $190,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 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.

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.