Systems Engineer - Sys Architecting, Requirements & Interfaces (Experienced, Lead)

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in El Segundo, CA seeks experienced or lead Systems Engineers to design and develop satellite systems for space programs, collaborating across subsystems and with customers to deliver robust architectures.

You will apply model-based systems engineering tools, participate in design reviews, and drive requirements flow while joining a mission-focused team with relocation support and strong career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance; US citizenship is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or CS.
• Experience with systems engineering fundamentals and product lifecycle events (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across subsystems to plan, design, develop, and verify complex spacecraft systems.
• Define and coordinate system performance requirements and ensure interface compatibility.
• Perform analyses to optimize the total system of systems and architecture.
• Identify unassigned scope and ensure it is properly distributed.
• Participate in cross-functional technical issue resolution and trades.
• Lead or support space segment level reviews and risk/engineering boards as needed.
• Ensure SOW and technical specs align with IPT workflows.
• Contribute to MBSE infrastructures (e.g., DOORS, CAMEO) and trace requirements down.
• Forecast and track requirements compliance and reporting to customers.

Skills

Systems engineering fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

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 (BDS) team is seeking Systems Engineers (Experienced or Lead) to join the team in El Segundo, CA. The selected candidate will design and develop state-of-the-art satellite systems for space-based applications for commercial, civil and/or national security programs. As system engineers we apply common products, processes, and tools across subsystems in pursuit of programmatic objectives. Our team works with Commercial, Government, and Proprietary Customers in the development and deployment of next-generation technologies and systems in space. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems, the ability to work as part of a large team, and the ability to provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates.

Position Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively across subsystems within the space segment to apply common products, processes, and tools to plan, design, develop, and verify complex spacecraft systems across the lifecycle
• Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
• Performs various analyses to optimize the total system of systems and/or system architecture.
• Responsible for identifying unassigned scope and ensuring it gets properly distributed
• Participates in the identification and resolution of cross-functional technical issues
• Participate or lead system and segment level trades, including technical, cost, schedule aspects
• May lead space segment level duties such as Risk, Issue and Opportunity (RIO) Board or Engineering Review Board (ERB)
• Ensures contractual compliance by integrating the statement of work (SOW) and technical specification into the IPT workflow
• Participates in the creation of the requirements and model-based system engineering infrastructures (e.g., DOORS, CAMEO) and leads efforts to allocate and derive performance and functional requirements trace their flow down to lower levels
• Forecasts and tracks requirements compliance activities to verify compliance and satisfy reporting obligations with the customer
• May participate in the generation of responses to Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) from the customer
• Participate in the planning and execution of space system engineering events (e.g., Segment Requirement Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews and Critical Design Reviews, development and production cycle developmental gates) and applies Boeing command media to ensure they satisfy all entrance/exit criteria
• Represents space system engineering in events led by other IPTs (e.g., Manufacturing and Test Readiness Reviews)
• Supports the program in additional roles that evolve with the program life cycle. This may include supporting the Assemble, Integration and Test (AI&T) IPT as either a test engineer or in an oversight role to help track and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). This may also include performing a similar role at the Launch Site or in the Mission Operations.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post Start is required.
• 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 systems engineering fundamentals and aspects of product life cycle and its events (i.e. SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience in satellite system design, development or test
• Work with customers, program office, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experienced, level 3; Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
• level 4: 9 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 criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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 for (Experienced - Level 3): $ 119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range (Lead - Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 09, 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.