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Systems Engineer, Senior

seal beach, CA

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Boeing lists this Systems Engineer, Senior opportunity in seal beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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.

Position Overview

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Space Mission Systems (SMS) organization has an exciting opportunity supporting Proprietary programs and is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Seal Beach, California, with potential options to work from El Segundo, California; Aurora or Colorado Springs, Colorado; Herndon or Leesburg, Virginia; or Kennedy Space Center, Florida, based on program needs.

As a Senior Systems Engineer in SMS, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new first‑of‑its‑kind capabilities and a portfolio of programs that consists of a range of platforms and cutting‑edge technologies which continually shape the future.

At Boeing, we deliver complex solutions in challenging environments, supporting our portfolio of programs by designing, building, testing, deploying, and maintaining critical platforms for government clients. We prioritize innovation and collaboration to improve the world, through a welcoming environment that fosters professional growth and meaningful contributions, from the seabed to outer space.

As a member of the Systems Engineering team, you will join a diverse team and apply your skills to analyze and develop system and subsystem requirements, interface control documents, support systems architecture and design, system integration, test, verification, and validation to ensure the system satisfies the intent of customer requirements. This role involves creating innovative solutions to technical challenges, providing system support with automation, modern tools, and overseeing projects to ultimately deliver the end product.

Position Responsibilities

Leads Ground and System Level verification, validation, integration and test

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

Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, and develop requirements

Develops and executes test plans, procedures, and verification reports

Resolves cross-functional technical issues

Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces

Performs various 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 optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture supporting mission success

Writes requirements and ICDs for the ground systems

Supports ConOps development and product design, development, and test

Develops Ground Segment Operational Products in support of Space based systems

Supports complex system level threads required to run missions in space

Works with a team of engineers using scaled agile development process

Engages in model-based systems engineering

Leads, mentors, and trains others

Work Site and Schedule

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

This worksite participates in Boeing’s 9/80 schedule rotation. 9/80 is a rotation in which employees can work 9 hour shifts, 8 days per pay period (bi-weekly) and receive every other Friday off.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications

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

Typically, 14 or more years' related work experience

Possess an active Top Secret US Security Clearance (TS), or successfully complete a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the past 5 years or agreed to enter a Continuous Vetting program such that 5 year updates are no longer required

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent oral and written Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset

Experience in space systems and working with multi-discipline teams

Experience with Ops Product architecture, design, development, and test

Experience with software requirements verification testing

Experience with scripting languages (i.e. Python, Tcl/Tk)

Experience with Configuration Management tools and processes

Experience with Scaled Agile Framework processes and tools

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

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: $ 164,900 – $ 239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 03, 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.

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Worksite address

seal beach, CA, 90740, US

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