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Boeing is hiring a Satellite Payload Systems Engineer - Senior or Principal in El Segundo, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 14 years of experience, first listed on November 10. The advertised pay is $176,800–$239,200 a year. The description mentions Agile, CI/CD and Embedded C. Boeing has 149 other openings in the US, 35 of them in El Segundo, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 33 Software & IT openings in El Segundo, CA today; the typical one asks for 3 years and advertises about $125,000 a year at the midpoint.
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Boeing advertises $176,800 to $239,200 a year, a midpoint of $208,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 51% of the 1,365 software & IT jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $210,000 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 27 states. Most are in software & IT (89), engineering & mfg (12) and operations (10). The biggest locations are El Segundo, CA (36), Berkeley, MO (30) and Hazelwood, MO (18). 1% of them are remote, 13% are open to entry-level candidates and 95% 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 CompanyBoeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence & Weapons Systems (SIWS) is seeking a Senior or Principal Satellite Payload Systems Engineer (Level 5 or 6) to join our Payload Simulation Team in El Segundo, CA.
Our team builds software and hardware-based satellite simulators and emulators in support of the world’s highest-performing satellite systems for U.S. government and commercial customers. This position will support the Boeing Defense Services (BDS) business unit.
In this role you will architect, design, specify, and qualify real-time satellite payload models integrated into system-level simulators. This is an opportunity to create innovative solutions and support multiple software-based projects in a rapid, agile CI/CD environment using modern technologies and tools. We’re looking for skilled team members with strengths in both SEIT and software development who thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams, like to try new things, and aren’t afraid of a challenge.
Position Responsibilities:
- Executes full life-cycle development activities, including requirements definition and analysis
- Software architecture, detailed design, code reviews, test plan and procedure development, test result reviews and qualification
- Performs system-level CONOPS development, functional analysis, and decomposition for use of software-only simulator to support internal and external stakeholders
- Understands system and component functions and how those behaviors map to simulation space
- Interfaces with a technically diverse user community and a multi-disciplinary integrated product team (e.g., systems, payload, subsystem, hardware, firmware and software)
- Works independently and collaboratively to complete trade studies and detailed designs
- Delivers innovative, high-impact solutions to complex technical challenges
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/Experience):
- 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
- 14+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with or working knowledge of concurrent computing and experience developing multi-threaded or multi-process software applications
- Experience with or working knowledge of satellite digital payloads
- Experience with digital communication systems
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 20+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates
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:
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.
Senior (Level 5) Summary pay range: $176,800 - $239,200
Principal (Level 6) Summary pay range: $210,800 - $285,200
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.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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