
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.
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 Engineer to 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!
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed locations. The opportunity to work a hybrid schedule may be available, based on the candidate's background, experience, and business needs.
Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates
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.
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
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 10, 2026
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.
US based job, US Person required
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
This position is for 1st shift
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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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.