Boeing
Ground Systems Engineer (Experienced or Senior) for ESS Program
Boeing, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Ground Systems Engineer (Experienced or Senior) for ESS Program
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Ground Systems Engineer (Experienced or Senior) for ESS Program
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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.
Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS)
Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Ground and Mission Systems Engineering (GMSE) is looking for an
Experienced or Senior Ground Systems Engineer
(Level 3 or 4) to join our team in
El Segundo, California , to work on the
Evolved Strategic Satellite Communication (ESS) Program .
Boeing has won a $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program, a key component of the nation's nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) architecture. This contract includes the delivery of two satellites, with options for two additional satellites to provide space-based communications for strategic forces worldwide. The ESS program is designed to provide protected connectivity, crucial for maintaining strategic communication capabilities even in the face of adversary attempts to disrupt it.
Position Responsibilities
Develops In Band Command and Control software requirements
Defines and develops test requirements, test plans, procedures, and schedules
Integrates In Band Command and Control software into ESS system
Leads execution, analysis, and preparation of test results to support verification and validation
Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate 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 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 ensure mission success
Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements in the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes
Interface with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external customers
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering processes and principles such as system architecture, interface definition, and requirements definition, decomposition, verification, and validation
Experience with Command and Control (C2) software systems for Ground Systems
Experience developing requirements for satellite operations
Experience performing software and systems integration
Experience performing requirements management using DOORS
Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)
7+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in Ground Systems Engineering
2+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team
Experience working with Government customers
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 Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $114,750 - $155,250 Senior (Level 4) Summary pay range: $138,550 - $187,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until
Dec. 26, 2025 .
Export Control Requirements This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details US based job, US Person required
Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance This position requires an 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)
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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Ground Systems Engineer (Experienced or Senior) for ESS Program
role at
Boeing .
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.
Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS)
Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Ground and Mission Systems Engineering (GMSE) is looking for an
Experienced or Senior Ground Systems Engineer
(Level 3 or 4) to join our team in
El Segundo, California , to work on the
Evolved Strategic Satellite Communication (ESS) Program .
Boeing has won a $2.8 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program, a key component of the nation's nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) architecture. This contract includes the delivery of two satellites, with options for two additional satellites to provide space-based communications for strategic forces worldwide. The ESS program is designed to provide protected connectivity, crucial for maintaining strategic communication capabilities even in the face of adversary attempts to disrupt it.
Position Responsibilities
Develops In Band Command and Control software requirements
Defines and develops test requirements, test plans, procedures, and schedules
Integrates In Band Command and Control software into ESS system
Leads execution, analysis, and preparation of test results to support verification and validation
Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate 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 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 ensure mission success
Leads, develops, maintains and identifies improvements in the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes
Interface with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external customers
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering processes and principles such as system architecture, interface definition, and requirements definition, decomposition, verification, and validation
Experience with Command and Control (C2) software systems for Ground Systems
Experience developing requirements for satellite operations
Experience performing software and systems integration
Experience performing requirements management using DOORS
Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)
7+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in Ground Systems Engineering
2+ years of experience leading or managing an engineering project or team
Experience working with Government customers
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 Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $114,750 - $155,250 Senior (Level 4) Summary pay range: $138,550 - $187,450
Applications for this position will be accepted until
Dec. 26, 2025 .
Export Control Requirements This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details US based job, US Person required
Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance This position requires an 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)
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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