Senior Systems Engineer
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- Top Secret clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $177k–$239k a year. Open systems engineer jobs in California post a median of $160k a year, the middle half $141k–$183k, across 217 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.
About the job
Senior Systems Engineer ## Company The Boeing Company 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.
The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Systems Engineerto lead the Systems Engineering team supporting software/firmware development located in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, CA. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)Satellite Systems Engineering organization.
Our team creates software tools and services for the world’s highest performing satellite/ground systems for USG and Commercial customers. We work with customers in the development of the next generation ground systems. This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team focuses on a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach.
Candidates should have experience with all phases of Systems Engineering for FPGA/firmware and software systems, including creation and tracking of requirements, development of FPGA/firmware/software documentation covering architecture, algorithms and interfaces, management, and development of test and verification plans.
This senior position requires proven leadership and experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities.
Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required! ## Position Responsibilities - Apply an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to lead activities to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. - Leads others to evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. - Leads analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. - Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes. - Develop and maintain requirements, architecture, algorithms, interfaces, and design for high-performance software solutions. - Leading software system design activities including Software Requirement Specification (SRS) development, Hardware and Software Interface Requirements Specification (IRS), and integrating completed software components into a fully functional software system through mission/system testing. - Support progress demonstration presentations to customer representatives and program/IPT leadership. - Support IPT by implementing a structured approach to defining and meeting a development and integration schedule alongside a rigorously managed cost baseline. ## Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience) - This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment.
An interim and/or final U.S.
Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. - 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 - 5+ years of experience with systems engineering for space systems and ground segments performing command, control, mission planning and data processing - 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test) - 3+ years of experience leading systems engineering and/or software development projects - 3+ years of experience in writing software requirement specifications - Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies - Experience with Software Requirements Specification development - Experience with interface definition between multiple SW systems and between HW and SW - Experience with various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT) ## Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) - Active U.S.
Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S.
Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) - Experience with applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to space programs with the use of Cameo - Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs. - Understanding of real-time applications and their specific requirements. - Experience with System/Mission level integration tests (between flight and ground SW). - Experience with space/satellite systems and iLoad configuration tables - Experience with systems design for HW/SW systems; ability to develop system level design flows/threads informing the SW requirements/design ## Conflict of Interest Successful candidate 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 ## 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.
Summary Pay Range: $176,800.00 - $239,200.00 ## 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 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 Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S.
Top Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. ## 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) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website.
Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, nat
From Boeing's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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