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PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID JR2025469458 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 09, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (Level 6) to lead a new satellite program in our Phantom works Innovative Solutions Division located in El Segundo, CA.

Our multifaceted team of engineers focus on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-enabling capabilities beginning with technology investment and concept development, which lead to the design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

This program Chief Engineer will provide leadership to our high performing team of electrical, mechanical, systems, software and manufacturing engineers. The ideal candidate will provide oversight and approval on technical approaches, requirements, capabilities, functional flows, CONOPS, products, and processes.

Position Responsibilities

  • Lead the design decisions resulting in best value to the customer by trading cost, schedule, and performance  
  • Manage development by tracking program execution tasks and measuring successful execution
  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
  • Effectively communicate program progress, risks, opportunities, and trade results
  • Develop and execute project and process plans, implements policies and procedures, and sets operational goals
  • Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports as well as provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products, and processes
  • Proposal management and development and must have a strong understanding of the Government System Acquisition Process
  • Lead efforts to define and execute implementation plans, as well as negotiate and build consensus across a diverse team of assigned personnel
  • Ability to collect, organize, synthesize and analyze findings and develop conclusions and recommendations
  • Knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Knowledge of the interaction between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business
  • Apply advanced knowledge of modeling techniques (e.g., mathematical modeling, simulation, design of experiments, operations research) to analyze a system.
  • Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area.
  • TS/SCI active clearance required

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

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 from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 20+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
  • Experience in developing space hardware products.
  • Experience in developing requirements and verification/validation plans.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Experience in development, build and test of spacecraft payloads or vehicle bus.
  • Experience in a dynamic rapid prototyping environment.
  • Prior history working proprietary programs with a variety of Government entities in a classified environment.
  • Ability to work with a supplier and diverse distributed team.
  • Integration and testing experience.
  • Satellite vehicle or payload systems engineering
  • Proposal and Systems Engineering Management Plan development

Typical Education & Experience

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 20 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Total Rewards

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: $186,150 – $251,850


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 24, 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/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.

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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