Skip to main content
collage of photos featuring a rocket, a plane, and a submarine

Bring your ideas
to life

Search

Find U.S. Contract Jobs

Systems Engineer Hardware and Deployment (Associate and Expert)

Colorado Springs, Colorado Job ID JR2026519384 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Oct. 02, 2026 Security Clearance Required
Apply Now

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.


Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Space Weapons and Information Systems is seeking GSCCE Systems Engineers (Associate and Expert) to support the Wideband Global Satellite (WGS) Ground Satellite Configuration & Control Element (GSCCE) Modernization effort in Colorado Springs, CO. This role supports current system upgrades for upcoming WGS satellite launches and future development initiatives, with responsibility spanning the full product lifecycle from concept and development through maintenance and customer support. The selected candidate will operate in a fast-paced, modified-agile environment, contributing to product documentation development and broader systems engineering activities, including system design, integration, sustainment, and support of technical deliverables such as SOWs and test procedures. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems engineering, problem-solving, technical, and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively in team-based environments and contribute to the success of a complex, mission-critical program.


Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist in Performance System Design analysis of Ground Infrastructure HW Baseline(s)
  • Safely installing, integration, and deploying hardware in racks, hardware racks, and
  • Assisting in Analysis of Performance Requirements, Performance Allocations to Segments, Subsystems.
  • Help stablish a requirements baseline including analysis, derivation, allocation, and traceability of requirements and interfaces, including external systems and organizations
  • Requirements and Thread management through the use of System Mission Threads
  • Cabling expertise and ensuring a rack deployment is organized,
  • Experience ordering parts and deploying those parts
  • Establish and support system level management and interfaces including racks, cables, lighting, power, grounding, and general installation skills
  • Develop and manage risk and opportunity baselines

Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI – Interim Pre-Start & Final Post Start

Position is 100% onsite


Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Ability to Obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI – Interim Pre-Start & Final Post Start
  • 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 implementing/maintaining requirements and problem solving including deployment and hardware planning, integration, deployment, and sustainment
  • 2+ years of computer programming or knowledge of computer development
  • 2+ years or more of experience in Engineering Discipline

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active Top Secret/SCI or higher
  • Level 3: 5+ years of experience implementing/maintaining requirements and problem solving including deployment and hardware planning, integration, deployment, and sustainment
  • Experience in systems design, software development, and integration
  • Network infrastructure development experience
  • SATCOM domain experience
  • Experience with test equipment and HW/SW automated test verification
  • Ability to analyze customer requirements and translate them into functional and technical specifications
  • Strong ability to develop system architectures and designs and solve complex technical problems
  • Strong communication and documentation skills; for lead roles, ability to track project progress and ensure delivery on time and within budget
  • undefined

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate, Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Expert, Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 & 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:

Associate Level 2: $91,800 - $124,200

Expert Level 3: $112,200 - $151,80051,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 19, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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 U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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.

Shows the full job description for sighted users
Apply Now

Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
Explore more benefits

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.

  • Jacob M
    We never stop growing

    Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge or grow as a leader, our development programs are designed to help you succeed.

    Learn more

Jobs for You:

No recently viewed jobs.

View all of our available opportunities

No saved jobs.

View all of our available opportunities

Connect with us

Sign up for Job Alerts

Be the first to know when new jobs are posted.

Sign up for Job Alerts

Join our Talent Community

Get updates about Boeing job opportunities, events and career information.

Sign up for our Talent Community

Veteran Talent Community

Transition to a career in engineering, product support, IT, manufacturing or other areas.

Sign up for our Veteran Talent Community