Senior Systems Engineering Technician
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
How this pay compares
This posting states $80.8k–$109k a year. Open technician jobs in Florida post a median of $73.3k a year, the middle half $68.8k–$76.4k, across 20 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.
About the job
Senior Systems Engineering Technician
Company
The Boeing Company
The Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS), Commercial Crew Transportation Systems (CCTS/Starliner) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineering Technician located at Kennedy Space Center, Florida .
Position Responsibilities
- Develop detailed test procedures, and instrumentation and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan
- Develop solutions to calibration systems to achieve test requirements
- Uses analytical tools to verify the design
- Analyze, process and format data to customer requirements
- Review test data, including off-nominal data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer
- Support the development and verification of test methods
- Guide others in the design of test hardware, software and systems to achieve test requirements
- Prepare and publish test procedures to document test results and satisfy requirements
- Present test results internally or externally
- Archive data and reports
- Training others
- Works under general direction
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.
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience
- Typically, 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 6+ years of experience conducting tests in a lab or production environment
- 6+ years of experience with Avionics/Electrical Systems/Coaxial Wire Harnesses
- Kennedy Space Center and launch vehicle experience
- Communicating schedule conflicts with lead/manager and setting priorities in a team environment
- Willing and able to work in confined spaces
- Ability to support frequent standing, walking, lifting, and working at heights with or without equipment assistance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in space-based Avionics/Electrical Systems
- Focused experience in Communications and Tracking (C&T) subsystem
- Experience in GPS software to support antenna testing and addressing/problem solving issues that occur during installation or testing of Coaxial Cable Harness Assemblies.
- Experience with NASA customer and interfacing with other contractors at the Kennedy Space Center
Conflict of Interest
- Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Relocation
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Shift Work Statement
- This position is primarily for 1st shift and occasional 2nd shift and/or weekends depending on schedule.
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.
- This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
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: $ 80,750 – $ 109,250
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
Not Applicable
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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
Security Clearance
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
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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From Boeing's job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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