Senior Satellite Systems Engineer – MILSATCOM Ops Lead

Boeing; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Schriever, CO, seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior) to lead a small team supporting MILSATCOM ground systems and on‑orbit satellite operations. You will guide platform operations, mentor engineers, and drive efficiency improvements across the team.

The role requires active security clearance, a BS in engineering, and 14+ years in systems engineering with experience in satellite operations and tooling development. On‑premises work with potential travel may apply.

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required (TS/SCI upgrade possible)
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related fields
• 14+ years Systems Engineering experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on satellite operation and ground system control
• Conduct technical meetings, author databases, and software change requests
• Identify and implement process improvements and tooling
• Perform satellite data trending and performance analysis
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers

Skills

Satellite operations

Ground system operations

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

14+ years Systems Engineering experience

Job description

The Boeing Company in Schriever, CO, seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer (Senior) to lead a small team supporting MILSATCOM ground systems and on‑orbit satellite operations. You will guide platform operations, mentor engineers, and drive efficiency improvements across the team.

The role requires active security clearance, a BS in engineering, and 14+ years in systems engineering with experience in satellite operations and tooling development. On‑premises work with potential travel may apply.