Systems Engineer, Senior / Experienced

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boeing in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a Senior/Experienced Systems Engineer to join the Space Mission Systems organization. The role involves requirements analysis, system integration, test, and verification for space-focused programs on multiple sites based on program needs.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership in verification, test planning, and working within a Scaled Agile environment. On-site work is required with occasional relocation considerations for other US sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent directly related to the work statement
• Typically 5+ years relevant work experience (Level 3)
• Active Top Secret US Security Clearance (TS) or equivalent/Continuous Vetting participation within past 5 years

Responsibilities

• Leads Ground and System Level verification, validation, integration and test
• Leads planning, organization, implementation of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity and technology readiness
• Develops and executes test plans, procedures, and verification reports
• Resolves cross-functional technical issues
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to test system performance requirements, integrate parameters and assure compatibility of interfaces
• Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability and other quality factors into a preferred configuration
• Develops Ground Segment Operational Products in support of Space based systems
• Supports complex system level threads required to run missions in space
• Works with a team of engineers using scaled agile development process

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Decision Making

Customer Focus

Integrated Systems

Engineering Analysis

Requirements Tracing

Python

Tcl/Tk

Configuration Management

SAFe

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Python

Tcl/Tk

Configuration Management

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

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 Defense, Space & Security, Space Mission Systems (SMS) organization has an exciting opportunity supporting Proprietary programs and is seeking a Senior/Experienced Systems Engineer to join our team in Seal Beach, California, with potential options to work from El Segundo, California; Aurora or Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Herndon or Leesburg, Virginia, based on program needs.

As a Senior/Experienced Systems Engineer in SMS, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new first-of-its-kind capabilities and a portfolio of programs that consists of a range of platforms and cutting-edge technologies which continually shape the future.

At Boeing, we deliver complex solutions in challenging environments, supporting our portfolio of programs by designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining critical platforms for government clients. We prioritize innovation and collaboration to improve the world, through a welcoming environment that fosters professional growth and meaningful contributions, from the seabed to outer space.

As a member of the Systems Engineering team, you will join a diverse team and apply your skills to analyze and develop system and subsystem requirements, interface control documents, support systems architecture and design, system integration, test, verification, and validation to ensure the system satisfies the intent of customer requirements. This role involves creating innovative solutions to technical challenges, providing system support with automation, modern tools, and overseeing projects to ultimately deliver the end product.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on site at the listed locations.

9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 03, 2026.

Position Responsibilities

• Leads Ground and System Level verification, validation, integration and test
• Leads the planning, organization, implementation of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity and technology readiness
• Develops and executes test plans, procedures, and verification reports
• Resolves cross-functional technical issues
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to test system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Performs various analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture supporting mission success
• Develops Ground Segment Operational Products in support of Space based systems
• Supports complex system level threads required to run missions in space
• Works with a team of engineers using scaled agile development process

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
• Level 3: Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience
• Possess an active Top Secret US Security Clearance (TS), or successfully completed a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the past 5 years or agreed to enter a Continuous Vetting program such that 5-year updates are no longer required

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience
• Excellent oral and written Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skills
• Experience in space systems and working with multi-discipline teams
• Experience with Ops Product architecture, design, development, and test
• Experience with software requirements verification testing
• Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, Tcl/Tk)
• Experience with Configuration Management tools and processes
• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework processes and tools

Conflict of Interest

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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Export Control Requirements

• 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

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret 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.