Space Systems Engineer (Lead, Senior)

Job Description
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) seeks a Space Systems Engineer (Lead, Senior) with experience in integration and test to join our Experimental Systems Group (ESG) located in in either Seal Beach or El Segundo, California. ESG supports a variety of government customers spanning various technology domains, and is a fast-paced, responsive development environment delivering new capabilities to customers rapidly and affordably. The ESG portfolio consists of a range of platforms and technologies including the X-37B, the world's first fully autonomous reusable spaceplane, which is continuing to shape the future of space technology while currently flying its eighth mission.
Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform end-to-end space system test programs, including spacecraft, ground systems, and external systems and interfaces.
• Develop test requirements, configurations, procedures, and scripts.

• Support software integration, test, and debugging from multiple elements within the system,

• Perform hardware/software integration and lab testing using EDUs, emulators, and simulations,

• Assist with spacecraft flight hardware testing and data collection, review, and analysis,
• Design and operate Special Test Equipment (STE).
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and help resolve issues identified during testing or operational use,
• Support system verification, validation, sell-off, and launch and operations readiness activities.
• Contribute to process improvements through the application of current and emerging tools and methods.
• Develop plans, communicate status, and coordinate effectively across multifunctional teams.
• Prepare and present review materials for internal and external leadership.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across technical disciplines and mission areas. work alongside a multidisciplinary team of test engineers, software developers, special test equipment designers, and test directors to plan, coordinate, and perform integration and test efforts.
• Solve complex technical challenges in evolving design environments.
• Lead small teams and projects, including support to IPT management for planning and control of cost, schedule, and technical scope

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
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 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)
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
• Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience
• 2+ years of Systems engineering experience.
• 2+ years of Verification and validation of complex systems experience.
• 2+ years of Space systems integration and test experience.
• 2+ years of Spacecraft hardware functional or environmental testing experience.
• 1+ years of team leadership and project management experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 5: Typically, 14 or more years' related work experience
• Experience working in hardware/software integration labs.
• Experience with software integration and test.
• Experience with spacecraft ground systems (mission planning and command/control).
• Experience developing test procedures and scripts and software to automate testing, data collection, constraint checking, and data processing and validation.
• Familiarity with digital twin and virtualization testing and validation strategies.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% domestically.

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.

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.

• Level 4 Summary pay range: $ 146,200 - $ 197,800
• Level 5 Summary pay range: $ 176,800 - $ 239,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 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
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.