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Mid-level or Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Boeing, El Segundo, CA, United States


We're seeking a Mid-level or Senior Modeling and Simulation Engineer for the Boeing Space & Launch team in El Segundo, CA and Mesa, AZ. The role focuses on system analysis, model and simulation development, and constellation design to support proprietary missions.

Position Responsibilities

Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify a lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions

Evaluates customer and 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 total system of systems and/or system architecture

Performs 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 ensure mission success

Develops the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes

Resolves cross‑functional technical issues

Interfacing with other systems engineers to define and update measures of effectiveness to support system level trades

Maintains system level budgets that perform allocation of system requirements and characterize sensitivity to changes in system performance across subsystems

User and/or developing software tools to enable scheduling of tasks and apportionment of resources at a constellation level for proliferated systems of satellites

Using and/or developing software tools to enable characterization of system performance through analysis of capacity or availability

Employing a system‑level mindset in understanding requirements and performance, enabling the creation of models that are of sufficient complexity for the situation

Using and/or developing software tools to enable design and analysis of communication systems (including link analysis, modulation and coding)

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

Systems engineering experience involving system requirements, functional decomposition and allocation, integrated design, analysis, and verification

Experience with at least one high‑level software development language (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C++)

Preferred Qualifications

Level 3: 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education

Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience simulating satellite digital communications systems link effects (weather, nonlinear amplifiers, interference from spectral reuse, modeling performance of phased array antennas, etc.)

Experience simulating satellite orbital design (latitude, longitude, altitude) and ability to transform satellite to reference frames.

Experience with MATLAB or Python, and C++ or Java

Experience with MBSE, SysML, NoMagic Cameo, and creating model(s)

Experience in customer requirements development, system requirements, and CONOPs development

Experience with digital communications systems design and analysis (including link analysis, and familiarity with modulation and coding)

Educational background in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with a focus in satellite communication design.

Drug Free Workplace
We are a Drug Free Workplace. Post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. 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 top talent. The package includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off. Eligibility may vary by geography, hire date, and collective bargaining agreements.

Summary Pay Range for Mid‑level (Level 3): $119,850 – $162,150

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $146,200 – $197,800

Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 04, 2026.

Export Control Requirements
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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.

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

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