Senior Payload Systems Engineer — Spacecraft & Payloads

Boeing

Seal Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 198,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Job summary

Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) ESG in Seal Beach, CA seeks Payload Systems Engineers (Experienced or Senior) to lead and integrate complex payloads. You will own technical outcomes, manage cross-functional interfaces, and collaborate with government customers on fast-paced development programs across spacecraft subsystems.

The role emphasizes system integration, supplier management, and lifecycle coverage from feasibility to disposal, with opportunities to lead teams and drive high-impact

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
5+ years related work experience or equivalent.
1+ year of leading projects/teams.
Proficiency in authoring ICDs, specifications, and SoWs.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical project manager for subcontracted development/sustainment.
Manage scope, planning, proposals, cost estimates, schedules, execution.
Identify, track, and report subsystem technical performance metrics.
Work with Payload IPT to define capability roadmaps and plans.
Coordinate with SMEs and external stakeholders for real-time support and issue resolution.
Make technical trades and design decisions within assigned products.
Develop and present review packages to senior leadership.

Skills

5+ years experience

Project leadership

ICD/SoW drafting

Education

B.S. in Engineering/related field

Job description

The role emphasizes system integration, supplier management, and lifecycle coverage from feasibility to disposal, with opportunities to lead teams and drive high-impact

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