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Ground Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing, Seal Beach, CA, United States


Overview
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.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS), Ground and Mission Systems Engineering (GMSE) is looking for an Associate or Experienced Ground Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team in Seal Beach or El Segundo, California.

The SI&WS GMSE division creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group covers engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Ground SEIT Engineer will join a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects and will have the opportunity to work on proprietary programs for U.S. government customers responsible for advanced technology national security missions.

Position Responsibilities

Monitors operations and evaluates space vehicle performance to ensure mission success.

Documents and assists in resolving system anomalies.

Supports the design, development, and implementation of complex systems and infrastructure solutions through a program modernization effort across various Ground test environments and operational facilities.

Ensures the system architecture aligns with the program’s operational requirements.

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

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 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.

Interfaces with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external customers.

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

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

2+ years of experience with systems engineering

2+ years of experience Real-time Satellite or Space Systems Operations

Experience with system integration, testing, and troubleshooting

Experience creating and documenting test plans/procedures, executing tests, analyzing results, and/or creating test reports

Experience in Ground System systems engineering, including requirements analysis, design, and operation

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated CI/FS polygraph

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience with development of Command and Control, Mission Management, and Mission Planning software systems for Ground Systems

Experience with Ground Systems maintenance and modernization

Experience with virtual Ground station hardware

Experience in software coding, scripting, and troubleshooting

Experience using C++ and Linux

Experience with JIRA and Confluence

Experience working with Government customers

Additional Information

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. Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

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.

Pay and Benefits: Boeing’s Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plans, and time away from work, among other programs depending on eligibility and location.

Applications will be accepted until May. 05, 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 is required.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education: Bachelor\'s Degree or Equivalent Required

Security Clearance: This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship 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, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

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