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Ground Systems Engineer (Lead or Senior)

Seal Beach, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025466855 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Aug. 05, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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) is looking for a Lead or Senior Ground Systems Engineer (Level 4 or 5) to join our Space, Intelligence and Weapons Systems (SI&WS) Ground and Mission Systems Engineering 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 a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers.  Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Lead or Senior Ground Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Engineer will join a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work proprietary programs for U.S. government customers who are responsible for exciting advanced technology national security missions.

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Leads system architecture, design, development, integration and test, verification and validation, certification, and operations through modernization efforts.

  • Integrates and tests system design solutions across various Ground test environments and operational facilities.

  • Defines and develops system test requirements, regression testing, test plans, procedures, and schedules.

  • Leads and performs system execution, analysis and preparation of test results to support verification, validation, certification, and transition.

  • 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 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, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes.

  • 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

  • 9+ years of experience with Systems Engineering methodologies

  • 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams or projects

  • Experience with Ground Systems Engineering

  • Experience in risk management and trade studies

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

  • Experience with Ground Systems Maintenance and Modernization

  • Experience with Ground and Space Vehicle communications

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

  • Experience with virtual Ground station hardware

  • Experience in software coding and troubleshooting

  • Experience with Cost Account Management (EVMS)

  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence

  • Experience working with Government customers

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:

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.

Lead (Level 4) Summary pay range: $128,350 - $173,650

Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $157,250 - $212,750


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 20, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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 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). (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.

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