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Boeing is hiring a Mid-Level, Lead or Senior Satellite Systems Ground Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $119,850–$162,150 a year. The description mentions Agile. Boeing has 149 other openings in the US, 25 of them in El Segundo, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 26 Software & IT openings in El Segundo, CA today; the typical one asks for 4 years and advertises about $141,000 a year at the midpoint.
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Boeing advertises $119,850 to $162,150 a year, a midpoint of $141,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 91% of the 1,317 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $213,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Boeing has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 21 states. Most are in software & IT (84), operations (14) and engineering & mfg (7). The biggest locations are Berkeley, MO (31), El Segundo, CA (26) and Hazelwood, MO (22). None of them is fully remote, 20% are open to entry-level candidates and 97% show pay. We collect Boeing's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Space & Mission Systems MILSATCOM Program is seeking a Mid-Level, Lead or Senior Ground Systems Engineer to develop our nation’s next generation of satellite ground systems in El Segundo, CA. This position is for Ground Systems Engineer who enjoys the opportunity to work on multiple phases of our ground system development programs. The successful candidate will be developing the cutting-edge technology in an agile environment. We seek candidates who have skills in systems engineering or willing to learn and want to bring their skills to the next level through mentorship and hands-on development which include the analysis of system requirements and subsystem requirements, interface design documents, support ground systems architecture and design, system integration, system test, system verification, and demonstration to assure that the ground system satisfies the intent of the customer requirements. Additionally, the applicant will be trained in the use of Boeing and Ground processes and procedures.
We seek candidates with interest and skills in the following areas:
- Ground system integration and test and formal qualification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and works well in a team environment
- Familiarity with the concept of requirement verifications and test process
As a member of the MILSATCOM Program Team, you'll be involved in the ground system verification and test and support of the customer’s delivery system. The team will develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports of the ground system and systems from single components to larger functional systems. The MILSATCOM Program Team offers a collaborative causal, but professional mentoring environment with long-term potential for career growth into technical and management positions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify basic lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions
- Evaluates customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces
- Performs 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
- Supports the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes
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 Skills and Experience):
- This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
- 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
- Experience in verification and test of ground systems
- 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience):
- Experience in writing requirements and ICDs of the ground systems
- Experience in developing, generating, and executing the system test plans, procedures, and reports
- Experience working in the team of systems engineers using scaled agile development process
- Experience in system requirements generation, verification and system integration and test (I&T) at least 3 years
- Strong Communication, Adaptability, Decision Making, Customer Focus, Integrated Systems, Engineering Analysis, and Requirements/Tracing skillset
- Active US Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Level 4: 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Level 5: 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
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 (Mid-Level - Level 3): $119,850 - $162,150
Summary Pay Range (Lead - Level 4): $146,200 - $197,800
Summary Pay Range (Senior - Level 5): $176,800 - $239,200
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
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:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.Security Clearance:
This position requires an active U.S. 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.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
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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.
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