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Combat Survivor Evader Locater (CSEL) Systems Engineer (Experienced or Lead)

Huntington Beach, California Job ID JR2026525942 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Nov. 06, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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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 & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SI&WS) Organization is seeking a Combat Survivor Evader Locater (CSEL) Systems Engineer to join the CSEL Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Systems Engineering team in Huntington Beach, CA.  This organization supports Boeing’s CSEL Program, the world's premier search and rescue system.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to be responsible for the design, support, and maintenance of ground-based infrastructure.  This position will include support of systems and hardware that includes RF, baseband, GPS, network, and computing devices.  The selected candidate will integrate and coordinate system and hardware changes due to design updates, obsolescence, and software improvements.  This role is a focal for designing, troubleshooting, and maintaining the world-wide infrastructure of the CSEL system and will be responsible for systems thinking, requirement design, creative problem solving, and tactical cross-IPT coordination.  This role will work very closely with network engineers, software engineers, cybersecurity, and product security teammates and will be accountable for customer happiness and success throughout the entire design lifecycle.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Experienced or Lead Level Engineers.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions.
  • Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional, and program interfaces.
  • Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.
  • Performs 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.
  • Develops, maintains, and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation, and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management, and technology readiness assessment processes.
  • Resolves cross-functional technical issues.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. 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.
  • 3+ years of experience working with hardware systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Lead (Level 4): 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Military program experience.
  • Cybersecurity; including SIPRNet, C2C, Zero Trust, ESS, Auto-Remediation.
  • Product Security toolsets; including ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, Forescout.
  • Experience working within a matrixed reporting organization.
  • Familiar with PMBOK concepts and their practical applications.
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong leadership, team building, and mentoring skills.
  • Experience with USG and/or DoD/DoW projects.
  • History of working projects through all phases of Systems and Hardware development, test, and fielding.
  • Expertise in subsystem design, requirement allocation, and technical supplier management.
  • Critical analysis and problem-solving skills across system, hardware, and software architectures.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.  Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 & 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 for Experienced level (Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150

Summary pay range for Lead level (Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 20, 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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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