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Space Systems Engineer (Lead, Senior)

Boeing

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Base salary $146,200  to $239,200

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seal Beach, CA +1 more

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  • LocationSeal Beach, CA +1 more
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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  • Seal Beach, CA
  • El Segundo, CA

About this job

Space Systems Engineer (Lead, Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

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

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($146,200) is above 49% of the 2,096 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 8 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,200; the middle half runs from $124,000 to $174,250.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Boeing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Space Systems Engineer (Lead, Senior) (this listing)$146,200 - $239,200
Lead or Senior Satellite Systems Ground Systems Engineer$146,200 - $239,200
Space Electronics Packaging and Mechanical Product Design and Analysis Engineer (Subject Matter Expert)$146,200 - $197,800
Project Management Specialist (General Project Mgmt)$146,200 - $197,800
ASIC / FPGA Digital Design Engineer – (Lead or Senior)$146,200 - $223,100
ASIC / FPGA Digital Design Engineer – (Lead or Senior)$146,200 - $223,100
Senior C-17 Project Engineer$146,200 - $197,800

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Boeing roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-11-05
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Location as the employer wrote it: USA - Seal Beach, CA • USA - El Segundo, CA (Levels 4-5 combined)

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

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